An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications (6th Edition)
An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications (6th Edition)
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Author: Richard J. Larsen, Morris L. Marx
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.3, Problem 1Q

Use Appendix Table A.1 to evaluate the following integrals. In each case, draw a diagram of f Z ( z ) and shade the area that corresponds to the integral.

  • (a) 0.44 1.33 1 2 π e z 2 /2 d z

  • (b) 0.94 1 2 π e z 2 /2 d z

  • (c) 1.48 1 2 π e z 2 /2 d z

  • (d) 4.32 1 2 π e z 2 /2 d z

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