19 Mar

EV of random variable [quantitative]

by suzanne

AIM: Define, calculate and interpret the expected value of a random variable.

Expected value is the weighted average of possible values. In the case of a discrete random variable, expected value is given by:

In the case of a continuous random variable, expected value is given by:

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EV of random variable [quantitative]

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