4.Suppose that X is a random variable for which E(X)=µ and Var(X)=o². Show that E(X(X-1)]=µ(µ-1)+o?

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4.Suppose that X is a random variable for which E(X)=µ and Var(X)=o².
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E(X(X-1)]=µ(µ-1)+o?
Transcribed Image Text:4.Suppose that X is a random variable for which E(X)=µ and Var(X)=o². Show that E(X(X-1)]=µ(µ-1)+o?
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