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The probability density function of a random variable X is given by
0<x<1
f (x) = {2–x l<x<2
otherwise
Find the probability that it will take on a value within two standard deviations of the mean and
compare this probability with the lower bound provided by Chebyshev's theorem.
Transcribed Image Text:The probability density function of a random variable X is given by 0<x<1 f (x) = {2–x l<x<2 otherwise Find the probability that it will take on a value within two standard deviations of the mean and compare this probability with the lower bound provided by Chebyshev's theorem.
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