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Measurements of scientic systems are always subject to
Chapter 4, Problem 3.30(choose chapter or problem)
Measurements of scientic systems are always subject to variation, some more than others. There are many structures for measurement error, and statisticians spend a great deal of time modeling these errors. Suppose the measurement error X of a certain physical quantity is decided by the density function f(x)=k(3x2), 1 x 1, 0, elsewhere. (a) Determine k that renders f(x) a valid density function. (b) Find the probability that a random error in measurement is less than 1/2. (c) For this particular measurement, it is undesirable if the magnitude of the error (i.e., |x|) exceeds 0.8. What is the probability that this occurs?
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Measurements of scientic systems are always subject to variation, some more than others. There are many structures for measurement error, and statisticians spend a great deal of time modeling these errors. Suppose the measurement error X of a certain physical quantity is decided by the density function f(x)=k(3x2), 1 x 1, 0, elsewhere. (a) Determine k that renders f(x) a valid density function. (b) Find the probability that a random error in measurement is less than 1/2. (c) For this particular measurement, it is undesirable if the magnitude of the error (i.e., |x|) exceeds 0.8. What is the probability that this occurs?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
The density function is given as