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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose X₁,..., X₂ is a random sample of a population with a probability
function.
ƒ (x₁) = (x − 1) 0¹ (1 - 0)x−¹ ; x = r,r + 1,r + 2, ...
1. Specify the moment generator function of X
2. Specify the meter for using the moment method
3. Determine the moment generator function of Y = X₁ + X₂ + X3 and
write the probability function of Y
4. Determine E (Y) based on the moment generator function of Y
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