Let X1,...,Xn be a random sample from a distribution with mean μ and variance σ2. Find the value of the following quantities (as a function of μ and σ2). (d) Var(4X1 −3X2 +2X3 −X4) (e) E{(X1 − X2)2} (f) {E(X1 − X2)}2

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  1. Let X1,...,Xn be a random sample from a distribution with mean μ and variance σ2. Find the value of the following quantities (as a function of μ and σ2).

    (d) Var(4X1 −3X2 +2X3 −X4)

    (e) E{(X1 − X2)2}

    (f) {E(X1 − X2)}2

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