The probability density function 𝑓(π‘₯) of a random variable 𝑋 which takes…

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The probability density function 𝑓(π‘₯) of a random variable 𝑋 which takes real values is

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Which one of the following statements is correct about the random variable 𝑋 ?

  1. A.

    Exponential

  2. B.

    Normal

  3. C.

    Poisson

  4. D.

    Uniform

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Correct answer: B

The standard normal-family density is f(x) = (1/(Οƒβˆš(2Ο€))) exp(-(x - ΞΌ)Β²/(2σ²)), for -∞ < x < ∞. The given density is (1/(3√(2Ο€))) exp(-xΒ²/18). Comparing terms gives ΞΌ = 0 and 2σ² = 18, so σ² = 9 and Οƒ = 3. Therefore X follows a normal distribution. The correct option is Normal.

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