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Expected of each (Posted on 2014-05-15)

Randomly select n numbers from the continuous interval (0,1) and order them from least to greatest.

Find the expected values, in terms of n, of the smallest, second smallest, ..., second greatest, greatest.

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(In reply to computer simulation by Charlie)

Almost seems a little obvious.

Posted by Kenny M on 2014-05-15 23:03:18

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