Statistics MCQs
Topic Notes: Statistics
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
The moment generating function (1-t)^-1 corresponds to which probability distribution?
Answer:
Negative Exponential distribution
The moment generating function (MGF) of an exponential distribution with rate parameter lambda=1 is given by (1-t)^-1 for t < 1. This function uniquely identifies the distribution of a continuous random variable that models the time between independent events occurring at a constant average rate.