1. Suppose X is a continuous random variable. Find an example of a probability density function for X giving expected value E(X) = 1 and variance V (X) = 3 if X has . . .  (a.) a uniform distribution. (b.) an exponential distribution. (c.) a normal distribution. In each case, if there is no such probability density function, explain why this is so.

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Q1. Suppose X is a continuous random variable. Find an example of a probability density function for X giving expected value E(X) = 1 and variance V (X) = 3 if X has . . . 

(a.) a uniform distribution.

(b.) an exponential distribution.

(c.) a normal distribution.

In each case, if there is no such probability density function, explain why this is so.

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