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Let X be an exponential random variable with rate λ. (a) Use...

Let $X$ be an exponential random variable with rate $\lambda$.
(a) Use the definition of conditional expectation to determine $E[X \mid X<c]$.
(b) Now determine $E[X \mid X<c]$ by using the following identity:
$$
E[X]=E[X \mid X<c] P\{X<c\}+E[X \mid X>c] P\{X>c\}
$$

Key Concepts

Truncated Distribution

A truncated distribution is one where the values of the random variable are limited to a specific range, and the probability density is re-normalized over that range. In the context of the exponential distribution, conditioning on X < c leads to a truncated version whose expectation must account for the truncation by integrating only over [0, c].

Exponential Distribution

This refers to a family of continuous probability distributions often used to model the time between independent events that occur at a constant average rate. It is characterized by its probability density function, f(x) = ?e^(??x) for x ? 0, and it possesses useful properties such as its constant hazard rate and the memoryless property.

Conditional Expectation

This is the expected value of a random variable given that certain conditions or events are known to occur. It entails computing an integral over the relevant part of the probability distribution, often by re-normalizing the conditional density over the event of interest, such as determining E[X | X < c] for a truncated distribution.

Law of Total Expectation

This fundamental rule in probability states that the overall expected value of a random variable can be expressed as the weighted sum of conditional expected values over a partition of the sample space. It allows for decomposing E[X] as a combination of E[X | X < c] and E[X | X > c] weighted by their respective probabilities.

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