1. Consider a random variable X with probability density function given as: 0 if x < 0, 1 if 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, f(x) 2 1 if 1 < <∞. -2x² Verify if f(x) is indeed a density function. If it is, find the distribution function of X.

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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1. Consider a random variable X with probability density function given as:
0
if x < 0,
1
if 0 ≤ x ≤ 1,
f(x)
2
1
if 1 <
<∞.
-2x²
Verify if f(x) is indeed a density function. If it is, find the distribution function of X.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Consider a random variable X with probability density function given as: 0 if x < 0, 1 if 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, f(x) 2 1 if 1 < <∞. -2x² Verify if f(x) is indeed a density function. If it is, find the distribution function of X.
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