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About LinkBacksLet the random variable X have a Poisson distribution with parameter λ. Show that for every n greater than or equal to 1 one has E(X^n) = λ E((X +1)^(n-1)): Note that, using this formula, we can find E(X);E(X^2);....recursively.
Let the random variable X have a Poisson distribution with parameter λ. Show that for every n greater than or equal to 1 one has E(X^n) = λ E((X +1)^(n-1)): Note that, using this formula, we can find E(X);E(X^2);....recursively.
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