Intro to Probability
The moment generating function (mgf) is a mathematical tool used to characterize the distribution of a random variable by capturing all its moments. It is defined as the expected value of the exponential function raised to the power of a variable, specifically $$M_X(t) = E[e^{tX}]$$, where $$X$$ is the random variable and $$t$$ is a parameter. The mgf provides insights into properties like mean and variance, making it useful for both discrete and continuous distributions.
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