(Extra) Derivatives for MGF Flashcards
1
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How do you take the derivative of a polynomial?
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2
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How do you take the derivative of an exponential function a^x where a >0?
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3
Q
What is the derivative of e^x?
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4
Q
What is the derivative of ax + e^ax?
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5
Q
What is the product rule for derivatives?
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6
Q
What is the quotient rule for derivatives?
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7
Q
What is the chain rule for derivatives?
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8
Q
Define the MGF for random variable X.
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9
Q
How do you calculate the MGF for a discrete random variable?
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10
Q
How do you calculate the MGF for a continuous random variable?
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11
Q
What is the relationship between the MGF and the moments of a distribution?
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12
Q
How do you find the mean and variance using the MGF?
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13
Q
What is the derivative of e^ax?
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