2. [Transformations] Consider X ~ U(0, 1) with the probability mass function 1, x = (0,1) fx(x) = 0, otherwise (a) Find support and PDF for Y = log(X). (b) Find the moment generating function (MGF) of Y. (c) Using MGF, find the first two moments of Y.

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2. [Transformations] Consider X ~ U(0, 1) with the probability mass function
1, x = (0,1)
fx(x) =
0, otherwise
(a) Find support and PDF for Y = log(X).
(b) Find the moment generating function (MGF) of Y.
(c) Using MGF, find the first two moments of Y.
Transcribed Image Text:2. [Transformations] Consider X ~ U(0, 1) with the probability mass function 1, x = (0,1) fx(x) = 0, otherwise (a) Find support and PDF for Y = log(X). (b) Find the moment generating function (MGF) of Y. (c) Using MGF, find the first two moments of Y.
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