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Suppose the random variable X is Uniformly distributed over the interval [−π,π][−π,π] . Compute the expected value of the random variable, X.

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Final answer:

The expected value of X is given by the integral of X multiplied by the probability density function over the interval.

For the given problem, the expected value of X is π/2.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the expected value of a continuous random variable, such as the uniformly distributed random variable X over the interval [-π,π], we can use calculus.

The expected value of X, denoted as E(X) or µ, is given by the integral of X multiplied by the probability density function (PDF) over the interval.

In this case, since X is uniformly distributed, the PDF is constant over the interval and equal to 1/(b-a), where a is the lower bound (-π) and b is the upper bound (π).

So, the expected value is:

E(X) = µ = ∫(from -π to π) X * (1/(π-(-π))) dx

= (1/(2π)) ∫(from -π to π) X dx

= (1/2π) [X^2/2] (from -π to π)

= (1/2π) [(π^2 - (-π)^2)/2]

= (1/2π) [2π^2/2]

= π/2

Therefore, the expected value of X is π/2.

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