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Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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Random variable X has the following Gamma density function:

 

f (z) = Cx²e-# for a 20
a. Find C such that f(x) be a valid density function (based on the specific definition of Gamma density function in the
textbook. There are different definitions in online resources).
b. Find the mean and variance of X.
-c. Find E [X²].
Transcribed Image Text:f (z) = Cx²e-# for a 20 a. Find C such that f(x) be a valid density function (based on the specific definition of Gamma density function in the textbook. There are different definitions in online resources). b. Find the mean and variance of X. -c. Find E [X²].
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