Show that if X is a discrete random variable a mean of mu and a standard deviation sigma, then Z=(X-mu)/sigma is a discrete random variable with a mean of zero and a standard deviation of 1
Show that if X is a discrete random variable a mean of mu and a standard deviation sigma, then Z=(X-mu)/sigma is a discrete random variable with a mean of zero and a standard deviation of 1
Calculus For The Life Sciences
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ISBN:9780321964038
Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables
Problem 10E
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Show that if X is a discrete random variable a mean of mu and a standard deviation sigma, then
Z=(X-mu)/sigma is a discrete random variable with a mean of zero and a standard deviation of 1
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In SD(X-mu/sigma)=1/sigma * SD(X)
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