2. Let X have the N(u, o2) distribution. Find the MGF of X by using the fact that X = oZ+u where Z has the standard normal distribution. [See (8.1.26)]. Then use the MGF to confirm that EX = μ and VX = ².

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2. Let X have the N(μ, o²) distribution. Find the MGF of X by using the fact that X = oZ +μ where Z has the
standard normal distribution. [See (8.1.26)]. Then use the MGF to confirm that EX = μ and VX = ².
Transcribed Image Text:2. Let X have the N(μ, o²) distribution. Find the MGF of X by using the fact that X = oZ +μ where Z has the standard normal distribution. [See (8.1.26)]. Then use the MGF to confirm that EX = μ and VX = ².
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