J Susan Milton Introduction To Probability and Statistics Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Exercises

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Exercises

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Chapter 3 Exercises Solutions Page 73  Exercise 1  Problem 1

We are asked to identify whether the given variable is discrete or not discrete.

Given that M as the number of meteorites hitting a satellite per day. It seems to be a count variable because it will take the value as 0,1,2…

Hence, the number of times a satellite gets hit by the meteorites is random and countable.

So M is a discrete random variable.

Therefore, we conclude that M is a discrete random variable as it holds the countable many values.

 

J. Susan Milton Discrete Distributions Chapter 3 Answers Page 73  Exercise 2  Problem 2

We are asked to identify whether the given variable is discrete or not discrete.

Given that N as the number of neutrons expelled per thermal neutron that is absorbed in the uranium fission−235.

This seems to be a count variable because it takes the value as 0,1,2…

Hence, the number of neutrons gets expelled is random and so N is a discrete random variable.

Therefore, we conclude that N is a discrete random variable as it holds the countable many values.

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Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 73  Exercise 3  Problem 3

We are asked to identify whether the given variable is discrete or not discrete.

Given that prompt neutrons holds for 99% of all emitted neutrons and are released within 10−4 of this fission.

Delayed neutrons are emitted for several hours.

Let us take D as the random variable which represents the time at which the emission of delayed neutron is continuous.

The feasible values of the random variable D will be the set of some intervals or continuous of real numbers.

Therefore, we conclude that the variableD is not discrete as the set of real numbers is neither finite nor countably infinite.

 

Solutions To Discrete Distributions Exercises Chapter 3 Susan Milton Page 74  Exercise 4  Problem 4

We are asked to identify whether the given variable is discrete or not discrete.

Given that the variable O is the random variable which represents the actual resistance of a bell selected at random.

From the given question we are able to understand that the value of O will be between 1.5 and 1.5.

Therefore, we conclude that the variable O is a continuous random variable as the value will be between 1.5 and 3.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 74  Exercise 5  Problem 5

We are asked to identify whether the given variable is discrete or not discrete.

Given that the variable X denotes the number of power failures per month in the Tennessee Valley power network.

This seems to be a count variable since it holds the value 0,1,2,…

So it consists of a countable many values.

Therefore, we conclude that the variable X is a discrete random variable as the power failure will be happening at a random value.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 74   Exercise 6  Problem6

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Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 74  Exercise 6  Problem 7

In a blasting soft rock such as limestone, the holes bored to hold the explosives are drilled with a Kelly bar.

Given that the variable X will be the number of holes which can be drilled per bit and we are asked to find the table for F.

For the values x = 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, the value of F(x) will be

​F(1) = P[X ≤ 1]

​F(1)  = f(1)

​F(1)  =0.02

​F(2) = P[ X≤2 ]

​F(2)  = f(1) + f(2)

​F(2) = 0.02+0.03

​F(2) = 0.05

​F(3) = P[X ≤ 3]

​F(3) = f(1)+ f(2) + f(3)

​F(3) = 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.05

​F(3) = 0.1

​F(4) = P[X ≤ 4]

​F(4) = f(1) + f(2) + f(3) + f(4)

​F(4) = 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.05 + 0.2

​F(4)  = 0.3

​F(5) = P[X ≤ 5]

​F(5) =f(1) + f(2) + f(3) + f(4) + f(5)

​F(5)= 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.05 + 0.2 + 0.4

​F(5) = 0.7

​F(6) = P[X ≤ 6]

​F(6) = f(1) + f(2) + f(3) + f(4) + f(5) + f(6)

​F(6) = 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.05 + 0.2 + 0.4 + 0.2

​F(6) = 0.9

​F(7) = P[X ≤ 7]

​F(7)  = f(1) + f(2) + f(3) + f(4) + f(5) + f(6) + f(7)

​F(7)  = 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.05 + 0.2 + 0.4 + 0.2 + 0.07

​F(7)  = 0.97

​F(8) = P[X ≤ 8]

​F(8)  = f(1) + f(2) + f(3) + f(4) + f(5) + f(6) + f(7) + f(8)

​F(8) = 0.02 + 0.03 + 0.05 + 0.2 + 0.4 + 0.2 + 0.07 + 0.03

​F(8)  = 1

Therefore, the table for the value F will be

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 74 Exercise 6 Problem 7 values

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 74  Exercise 6  Problem 8

In a blasting soft rock such as limestone, the holes bored to hold the explosives are drilled with a Kelly bar.

Given that the variable X will be the number of holes which can be drilled per bit and we are asked to find out the probability that a bit can be used to drill between three and five holes inclusive.

Using the F table, we get the probability of drilling between three and five holes inclusive

​P [3 ≤ X ≤ 5] = P[X ≤ 5] − P[X > 3]

​P [3 ≤ X ≤ 5] = P[X ≤ 5]−P[X ≤ 2]

​P [3 ≤ X ≤ 5] = 0.7 − 0.05

​P [3 ≤ X ≤ 5]= 0.65

Therefore, by using the table F, we get the probability of drilling between three and five holes inclusive is 0.65.

 

Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Examples And Answers Susan Milton Page 75  Exercise 7   Problem 9

Let X denote the number of computer systems operable at the time of the launch.

Assume that each system is operable is 0.9.

We have to use the tree of table to find the density table.

Obtain the density table by

From the table  sample space (S) is given below:

S={yyy,yyn,yny,ynn,nyy,nyn,nny,nnn}

Here, the probability of system is operable(y) is 0.9 and probability of system is not operable(n) is 0.1 =( 1−0.9).

Therefore, the probabilities are given below:

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 7 Problem 9 Probabilities 1

The density for X is given below

At x = 0, f(0) = (0.1)3

At x = 1

f(1) = (0.9)(0.1)2 + (0.9)(0.1)2 + (0.9)(0.1)2

f(1) =  (0.9)(0.1)2 (1 + 1 + 1)

f(1) = 3(0.9)(0.1)2

At x = 2

f(2) = (0.1)(0.9)2 + (0.1)(0.9)2 + (0.1)(0.9)2

f(2) = (0.1)(0.9)2 (1 + 1 + 1)

f(2) = 3(0.1)(0.9)2

At x = 3

f(3) = (0.9)3

The density table for X is given below

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 7 Problem 9 Probabilities 2

Hence the equation x 2+ 6x in the form of (x + k)2 + his (x + 3)2 − 9.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 75  Exercise 7  Problem 10

Let X denote the number of computer systems operable at the time of the launch.

Assume that each system is operable is 0.9.

There is a pattern to the probabilities in the density table.

In particular f(x) = k(x)(0,9)x (0.1)3 − x

Where k(x) gives the number of paths through the tree yielding a particular value for X.

We have to use F to find the probability that at least one system is operable at launch time.

We have to find the value of P(x ≥ 1).

Consider

⇒  P(x ≥ 1)

= 1−P(x < 1)

=  1−P(x ≤ 0)

=  1 − F(0)

From F table, the value of F(0) is 0.001.

Therefore

⇒ P(x ≥ 1) 

= 1 − F(0)

= 1 − 0.001

= 0.999

Thus the probability that at least one system is operable at launch time is 0.999.

Hence using F table, the probability that at least one system is operable at launch time is 0.999.

 

Probability And Statistics J. Susan Milton Chapter 3 Solved Step-By-Step Page 75  Exercise 8  Problem 11

Given the function is

F(x) = \( \begin{cases}0 & x<0 \\ .70 & 0 \leq x<1 \\ .90 & 1 \leq x<2 \\ .95 & 2 \leq x<3 \\ .98 & 3 \leq x<4 \\ .99 & 4 \leq x<5 \\ 1.00 & x \geq 5\end{cases}\)

To draw the graph of this function.

Cumulative distribution

Let X be a discrete random variable with density f.

The cumulative distribution function for X, denoted by F is defined by F(x) = P[X≤x]for x real.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 8 Problem 11 density values 1

Yes. This function is called the step function.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 8 Problem 11 density values 2

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 8 Problem 11 density values 3

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 8 Problem 11 density values 4

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 75   Exercise 8  Problem 12

Given that

F(x) = \(\begin{cases}0 & x<0 \\ .70 & 0 \leq x<1 \\ .90 & 1 \leq x<2 \\ .95 & 2 \leq x<3 \\ .98 & 3 \leq x<4 \\ .99 & 4 \leq x<5 \\ 1.00 & x \geq 5\end{cases}\)

Need to determine that it is a continuous function

A function is said to be continuous as the values of x increases the function also increases.

Here I have attached an example graph which clearly explain that the function is continuous function.

Example of graph:

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 8 Problem 12 Increase values

Similarly in our case also the graph increases as the value of x increases the function value also increases .

For example ,in our case consider any value to check that above said condition are satisfied.

1. f(a) Exists for any value of x

2. \(\lim _{x \rightarrow a} f(x)\) for each and every value of x from 0 to 5,the function exists.

3. \(\lim _{x \rightarrow a} f(x)\) = f(a) at last the function for every values

Therefore the given function is a continuous function.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 75  Exercise 8  Problem 13

We need to find the \(\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty} F(x)\) and \(\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\) F(x)

Cumulative distribution

Let X be a discrete random variable with density f.

The cumulative distribution function for X, denoted by F, is defined by F(x) = P[X≤x] for x real.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 8 Problem 13 density values 1

The value of \(\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty} \) F(x) = 1 and the value of \(\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\) F(x) = 0

Introduction to Probability and Statistics Principles and Applications Chapter 3 Discrete Distributions Page 75 Exercise 8 Problem 13 density values 2
The value of \(\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty} \)F(x) = 1 and the value of \(\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty}\) F(x) = 0

 

Step-By-Step Guide To Discrete Distributions Exercises Chapter 3 Milton Page 76  Exercise  9  Problem 14

Given: In an experiment to graft Florida sweet orange trees to the root of a sour orange variety, a series of five trials is conducted.

Let X denote the number of grafts that fail.

The density for X is given in

To find –  Find E[X]

We can find the E[X] by the following formula

E[X] = \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

So the expectation of the random variable X wil be as foliows:

​E[X] = \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

​E[X]  = 0 × f(0) + 1 × f(1) + 2 × f(2) + 3 × f(3) + 4 × f(4) + 5 × f(5)

​E[X] = 0 × 0.7 + 1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.05 + 3 × 0.03 + 4 × 0.01 + 5 × 0.01

​E[X] = 0 + 0.2 + 0.1 + 0.09 + 0.04 + 0.05

​E[X] = 0.48

For the above two calculations we have used the R software.

Hence, from the above explanation value of E[X] is 0.48

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76   Exercise 9  Problem 15

Given: In an experiment to graft Florida sweet orange trees to the root of a sour orange variety, a series of five trials is conducted.

Let X denote the number of grafts that fail.

The density for X is given in

TO find – Find μx

Since, we know that μx =  E[X]

Therefore;So the expectation of the random variable X wil be as foliows:

E[X]  = \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

E[X]  = 0 × f(0) + 1 × f(1) + 2 × f(2) + 3 × f(3) + 4 × f(4) + 5 × f(5)

E[X]  = 0 × 0.7 + 1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.05 + 3 × 0.03 + 4 × 0.01 + 5 × 0.01

E[X]  = 0 + 0.2 + 0.1 + 0.09 + 0.04 + 0.05

E[X]  = 0.48

Hence, μx E[X] = 0.48

Hence, from the above explanation the value of μX is equal to 0.48.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76  Exercise 9   Problem 16

In an experiment to graft Florida sweet orange trees to the root of a sour orange variety, a series of five trials is conducted.

Let X denote the number of grafts that fail.

The density for X is  

To Find μx

We can find the E[X2] by the following formula

E[X2] = \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

So the expectation of the random variable x will be as follows:

​E[X2] =  \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

f(x) =0 × f(0)+ 1 × f(1) + 22 × f(2) + 32 × f(3) + 42× f(4) + 52 × f(5)

f(x) = 0 × 0.7 + 1 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.05 + 9 × 0.03 + 16 × 0.01 + 25 × 0.01

f(x) = 0.210.210.27 + 0.1610.25

f(x) = 1.08

For the above two calculations we have used the R software.

Hence, from the above explanation the value of E[X2] is equal to 1.08.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76   Exercise 9  Exercise 17

Given: In an experiment to graft Florida sweet orange trees to the root of a sour orange variety, a series of five trials is conducted.

Let X denote the number of grafts that fail.

The density for X is

To find –  Find σ X2.

We can find the σX = Var X by the following formula

Var X = E[X2] − (E[X])(E[X])2……………. (1)

Using the above & from Equation 1

VarX = E[X2]−(E[X])2

VarX = 1.08 − 0.482

VarX = 1.077

Hence, from the above explanation the value of the σ​X2 is equal to 1.077.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76  Exercise 10  Exercise 18

Given: The density for X,the number of holes that can be drilled per bit while drilling into limestone is given in

To find –  Find E[X] and (E[X])2

In blasting soft rock such as limestone, the holes bored to hold the explosives are drilied with a Kelly bar. 

This drill is designed so that the explosives can be packed into the hole before the drill is removed. 

This is necessary since in soft rock the hole often collapses as the drill is removed. The bits for these drills must be changed fairly often. 

Let X denote the number of holes that can be drilled per bit (a) We can find the E[X] by the following formula−

So the expectation of the random variable will X be as foliows:
 
E[X] =  \(\sum_s x f(x)\)
 
E[X] = 1 × f(1) + 2 × f(2) + 3 × f(3) + 4 × f(4) + 5 × f(5) + 6 × f(6) + 7 × f(7) + 8 × f(8)
 
E[X] =1 × 0.02 + 2 × 0.03 + 3 × 0.05 + 4 × 0.2 + 5 × 0.4 + 6 × 0.2
 
E[X] = 7 × 0.07 + 8 × 0.03 = 0.02 + 0.06 + 0.15 0.8 + 2 + 1.2 + .49 + 0.24 = 4.96

For the above two calculations we have used the

We can find the E[X2] by the following formula− 

E[X2] \(-\sum_z x^2 f(x)\)

So the expectation of the random variable X wil be as follows:

​E[X2] =  \(-\sum_z x^2 f(x)\)

​E[X2] = 1 × f(1) + 2 × f(2) + 32 ×f (3) + 42 × f(4)+ 52 × f(5) +62 × f(6)× 72 × f(7)+ 82 × f(8)

​E[X2] = 1 × 0.02 + 4 × 0.03 + 9 × 0.05 + 16× 0.2+ 25 × 0.4+ 36 × 0.2+ 19 × 0.07 + 61 × 0.03

​E[X2] = 0.02 + 0.12 + 0.45 + 3.2 + 10 + 7.2 + 3.43 + 1.92

​E[X2] = 26.34

For the above two calculations we have used the R software.

​Hence, from the above explanation the value of E[X] & E[X2] is equal to 4.96 & 26.34

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76   Exercise 10  Exercise 19

Given: The density for X, the number of holes that can be drilled per bit while drilling into limestone is given in

To find –  Find Var X and σx .

We can find the Var X by the following formula

Var X = E[X ]−  (E[X])2

Using the above we get

​Var X = E[X2] − (E[X])2

​Var X =  26.34 − 4.962

​Var X =  1.7384

Star dard deviation of X is giver by σx

= \(\sqrt{VarX}\)

Using the above we get

σx = \(\sqrt{VarX}\)

σx=  \(\sqrt{1.7384}\)

σx= 1.318

Hence, from the above explanation the value of Var X and σx is 1.7384 & 1.318.

Exercise Solutions For Chapter 3 Susan Milton Discrete Distributions Page 76  Exercise 10  Exercise 20

Given : The density for X ,the number of holes that can be drilled per bit while drilling into limestone is g

To find – What physical unit is associated with σX?

The physical unit associated with σx is the number of holes that can be drilled per bit.

Hence, from the above explanation the physical unit associated with σx is the number of holes that can be drilled per bit.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76  Exercise 11  Problem 21

Given: Let X be a discrete random variable with density f.

Let c be any real number.

To find – Show that E[c] = c

As f(x) is the density of X given in the table, it should satisty \(\sum_{a l k} f(x)\) = 1

We can find the E[X] by the following formula-

E[X] = \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

So the expectation of c will be as follows:

E ∣c∣ = \(\sum_z c f(x)-c \sum_x f(x)\)

Hence, from the above explanation showed that E[c]= c

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76  Exercise 11  Problem 22

Given: Let X be a discrete random variable with density f .

Let c be any real number.

To find – Show that E[cX] = cE[X]

As f(x)is the density of X given in the table, it should satisty

\(\sum_{a l k} f(x)\) = 1

We can find the E[X] by the following formula-

E[X] = \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

So the expectation of cX will te as follows:

​E[cX] = \(\sum_z\)cxf(x)

​E[cX] =  c \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

​E[cX] = cE[X]

Hence the above explanation we have showed that E[cX] = cE[X].

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76  Exercise 12  Problem 23

Given: Use the rules for expectation

To find – To verify that Varc = 0, and Varc X = c{2} Var X for any real number c

We can find the Var X by the following formula

Var X = E[X]2 − (E[X])2

In order to get Var c we need to caculate E[c2] and  E[c].

We can find the E[X] by the following formula

E[X] = \(\sum_z x f(x)\)

So the expectation of C will be as follows

E[c] = \(\sum_z x cf(x)\)

E[c] = c\(\sum_x f(x)\)

E[c] = c

We can find the E[X2] by the following formula

E[X2] = \(\sum_z c^2 f(x)\)

So the expectation of C will be as follows

E[c2] =  \(\sum c^2 f(x)\)

E[c2] = c2\(\sum_z c x f(x)\)

E[c2] = c2

Using the above we get

Varc = E[c2 ]−(E[c2 ])

Varc= c2− c2 = 0

In orderto get Var(cX) , we need to calculate E[(cX)2 ]and F[cX].

We can find the E[cX] by the following formula

E[cX]= \(\sum_z c x f(x)\)

So the expectation of C will be as follows

​E[c] =\(\sum_x c x f(x)\)

​E[c] = c\(\sum_x f(x)\)

​E[c] = cE[X]

We can find the F[X2]by the following formula

E[X2] = \(\sum_z x^2 f(x)\)

So the expectation of (cX)2 will be as follows:

​E[c2X2] = \(\sum_z c^2 x^2 f(x)\)

​E[c2X2] = c2 \(\sum_z x^2 f(x)\)

​E[c2X2] = c2E[X2]

Using the above we get, Var cX = E[c2X2]− (E[cX])2 = e2 E[X2] − c2(E[X])2

= c2(E[X2] − (E[X])2)

= c2 Var X

Hence, from the above explanation by using the rules for expectation we verify that Varc = 0 and Varc X = c2 Var X for any real number c

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76  Exercise 13  Problem 24

Given: Let X and Y be independent random variables with

E[X] = 3, E[X2] = 25, E[Y] = 10 and E[Y2] = 164

To find – Find E[3X + Y − 8]

Let X and Y be two independent random variables with

E[X] = 3, E[X2] = 25, E[Y] = 10 E[Y2] = 164

Using the above properties given in tip of expectation we can say:

​E[3X + Y − 8] ⇒ E[3X] + E[Y] + E[−8] (Using rule 3)

E [3X + Y − 8]  = 3E[X] + E[Y] + E[−8]​ (Using rule 2)

E [3X + Y − 8] = 3E[X] + E[Y] − 8​

E [3X + Y − 8] = 3 × 3 + 10 − 8

​E [3X + Y − 8] = 9 + 10 − 8

E [3X + Y − 8] = 11

So we find E [3X + Y − 8] = 11

Hence, from the above explnation the value of E[3X+Y−8]=11.

 

Page 76  Exercise 13  Problem 25

Given: Let X and Y be independent random variables with E[X]= 3, E[X2 ] = 25, E[Y] = 10 and E[Y2] = 164

To find – Find E [2X − 3Y + 7].

We will use some properties of expectation.

LetX and Y be random variables and C be any real number.

1. E[c] = c   (The expected value of any constant is that constant)

2. E[cX] = cE ∣X∣    (Constants can be fectored from expectat ons.)

3. E[X + Y] = E[X] − E[Y]   (The expected value of a sum is equal to the sum of the expected values.)

Using the above properties of expectation we can say-

​E[2X−3Y+7]= E[2X] − E[−3Y] + E[7]​    (Using rule 3)

E[2X − 3Y + 7]= 2E[X]−(−3)E[Y]+E[7]

E[2X − 3Y + 7]= 2E[X]−(−3)E[Y] + 7​   (Using rule 1)

E[2X − 3Y + 7]= 2 × 3 − 3 × 10 + 7

E[2X − 3Y + 7]= 6 − 30 + 7

E[2X − 3Y + 7]= −17

So we find E[2X − 3Y + 7] = −17

Hence, from the above explanation the value of E[2X − 3Y + 7] = −17

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 76  Exercise 15  Problem 26

Let X and Y be independent random variables with E[X] = 3

E[X2] = 25, E[Y] = 10 and  E[Y2] = 164.

We have to find VarX.

From the formulae of variance we know that

Var X =  E[X2] − (E[X])2

Using the above we get

Var X = E[X2] − (E[X])2

Var X= 25−32

Var X= 25−9

Var X= 16

Hence the value of V ar X is 16.

 

Page 76  Exercise 15  Problem 27

Let X and Y be independent random variables with E[X] = 3, E[X2 ] = 25
,E[Y] = 10 and E[Y2 ] =164.

We have to find σx.

Standard deviation of X is given by σx

σx=  \(\sqrt{Var X}\)

σx=  \(\sqrt{16}\)

σx= 4

Hence the value of σx .is 4..

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 77  Exercise 16  Problem 28

Given: The function f is defined by f(x) = (1/2)−∣x∣

Where x = ±1,± 2,± 3,± 4,….

To be found: Verify that the given function is the density for a discrete random variable X

We have, the function f is defined by f(x) = (1/2)2−∣x∣

where x = ± 1,± 2, ± 3,± 4,….

Using the first condition for all, we get

We know, x is a real number

​⇒ 2 − ∣x∣ ≥ 0

⇒ f(x) ≥ 0

Using the second condition to verify, we get

⇒ \(\sum_x f(x)\) =\(\sum_x \frac{1}{2} 2^{-|x|}\)

⇒ \(\sum_x f(x)\) = \(\sum_x \frac{1}{2} 2^{-|x|}\) = \(\ldots+\sum_x \frac{1}{2} 2^{-|-2|}+\sum_x \frac{1}{2} 2^{-|-1|}+\sum_x \frac{1}{2} 2^{-|1|}+\sum_x \frac{1}{2} 2^{-|2|}+\)………

​⇒  \(\sum_x f(x)\) =\(\sum_x \frac{1}{2} 2^{-|x|}\)

=  2 − 1 + 2  − 2 + 2 − 3 +…………..

​⇒ \(\sum_x f(x)\) = \( \frac{2^{-1}}{1-2^{-1}}\)

​⇒ \(\sum_x f(x)\) = \(\sum_x \frac{1}{2} 2^{-|x|}\)

Finally, we get the required condition,\(\sum_x f(x)\) = 1

Hence, verified that the given function

f(x) = (1/2)2−∣x∣, where x = ± 1, ± 2, ± 3, ± 4,…. is the density for a discrete random variable X.

Hence, verified that the given function f(x)=(1/2)2−∣x∣ , where x = ±1, ± 2, ± 3, ± 4,…. is the density for a discrete random variable X.

 

Introduction To Probability And Statistics Principles And Applications Chapter 3 Page 77  Exercise 16  Problem 29

Given: The function f is defined by f(x) = (1/2)2−∣x∣

where  x = ±1,± 2, ± 3,± 4,….

Let g(X) = (−1)∣X∣−1 [2∣x∣/ 2 ∣X∣ − 1)]

To be found: Show that \(\sum_{\text {all }} x(x) f(x)<\infty\)

We have, g(X) =[(2 ∣X∣ /2 ∣X∣ − 1)] and f(x) = (1/2)2x

Now, substituting the above values and expanding the series, we get \(\sum_{\text {all }} x g(x) f(x)\)

​⇒ \(\sum_{a l l} x(x) f(x)=\sum_x(-1)^{|x|-1}\left[\frac{2^{|x|}}{(2|x|-1)}\right]\)\(\frac{1}{2} 2^{-|x|}\)

​⇒ \(\sum_{a l l}{ }_x g(x) f(x)=\sum_x(-1)^{|x|-1}\left[\frac{2^{|x|}}{(2|x|-1)}\right] \frac{1}{2}\)

​\(\Rightarrow \sum_{\text {all }} x g(x) f(x)=\sum_x^{\infty}(-1)^{x-1}\left[\frac{2^x}{(2 x-1)}\right] \frac{1}{2}\)

Expanding the series, we get a final alternating series which converges

\(\Rightarrow \sum_{\text {all }}{ }_x g(x) f(x)=1-\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{5}-\frac{1}{7}+\ldots \ldots+\infty\)

 

Hence , proved that \(\sum_{a l l} x g(x) f(x)\)

By the method of expansion, it is shown that \(\sum_{a l l} x g(x) f(x) \) <∞

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