A random variable Y has a uniform distribution over the interval (?1, ?2). Derive the variance of Y. Find E(Y)2 in terms of (?1, ?2). E(Y)2 =    Find E(Y2) in terms of (?1, ?2). E(Y2) =

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Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables
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A random variable Y has a uniform distribution over the interval (?1, ?2). Derive the variance of Y.
Find E(Y)2 in terms of (?1, ?2).
E(Y)2
 
Find E(Y2) in terms of (?1, ?2).
E(Y2) = 
 
Find V(Y) in terms of (?1, ?2).
V(Y) = 
 
 
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