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X~N(t,4). Find P(X=t).

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TOPIC 01

Random variables and distributions: mixed review

A mixed assessment: identify the method, justify it and revise your reasoning.

What you will be able to explain

  • Connect the chapter skills without relying on the order of the exercises.

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Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Transfer#Your turn

X~N(t,4). Find P(X=t).

t=34t=34
  • σ>0; probability table values are supplied in each task. A continuous variable has zero probability at a single point.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Express the event with a conditional probability or a disjoint partition.
Hint 2
A continuous distribution assigns zero mass to a point.
Worked solution
  1. Express the event with a conditional probability or a disjoint partition.

  2. Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.

    P(X=μ)=0P(X=\mu)=0
  3. The density is largest at the mean, but point probability is still zero.

The requested value is 0.

Checks and common pitfalls: The density is largest at the mean, but point probability is still zero.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • Ask students to name the relevant condition before calculating.

Board plan

  • Compare valid methods and annotate their conditions.

Anticipated thinking

  • A correct final value may still hide a missing assumption.

Assessment checklist

  • Check the method, conditions, reasoning and interpretation separately.

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