Find the median of the exponential probability density function over the interval [0,∞).Round your answer to three decimal places.
A) 0.52
B) 0.693
C) 0.924
D) 0.455
E) 0.375

Question

​Find the median of the exponential probability density function  over the interval [0,∞).Round your answer to three decimal places. ​​
A) ​0.52 
B) ​0.693 
C) ​0.924 
D) ​0.455 
E) ​0.375

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median of an exponential distribution with parameter λ is given by ln(2)/λ. In this case, λ = 1/3, so the median is ln(2)/(1/3) = 0.924 (rounded to three decimal places). Therefore, the correct answer is choice C.

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