If the Random Variable X Is Exponentially Distributed,then the Mean $\lambda$

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the random variable X is exponentially distributed,then the mean of X will be:

• A) greater than the median.
• B) less than the median.
• C) equal to the median.
• D) Cannot tell;the answer depends on what \(\lambda\) is.

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Definitions:

External Urinary Sphincter

A circular muscle that controls the passage of urine through the urethra and prevents involuntary leakage.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle found in the walls of hollow organs and structures, such as blood vessels and the digestive tract, that contracts slowly and rhythmically.

Skeletal Muscle

Muscle tissue that is attached to bones and is responsible for initiating and controlling voluntary movements.

Tubular Maximum

The maximum rate at which substances can be reabsorbed or secreted by the renal tubules in the kidneys.