Q4) Problem Solving Question (Full mark: 2.5) The length of life of a bulb follows a uniform distribution between 10 (a) and 16 months. Calculate the mean and the standard deviation of this distribution. (b) What is the probability a particular bulb works between 12 and 14 months? (c) What is the probability a bulb will work less than 11 months? want answrer according to Canada studies
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The mean (μ) of a uniform distribution is calculated as the average of the minimum and maximum values. In this case, the minimum value (a) is 10 months and the maximum value is 16 months. μ = (a + b) / 2 μ = (10 + 16) / 2 μ = 26 / 2 μ = 13 months Show more…
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