Minimize E[|X-b|] where b is a con't rand. var.

[johnG2011]

Homework Statement

Let X be a continuous random variable. What value of b minimizes E(|X-b|)? Give the derivation.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[LCKurtz]

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