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Average absolute values and build the sum distribution

X takes values −2,0,2 with probabilities 1/4,1/2,1/4 respectively. Find Var⁡(X)\operatorname{Var}(X) and E(∣X∣)E(|X|).

Y=X1+X2Y=X_1+X_2, where X1,X2X_1,X_2 are independent observations of X. Find the distribution of Y, Var⁡(Y)\operatorname{Var}(Y) and E(Y+3)E(Y+3).

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CJC · Review problems · Question 4

Absolute value and squaring must be applied to each possible value before averaging.

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