Math Problem Statement
Find the variance V(Y).
Solution
To find the variance of the random variable , we need to calculate both the expected value and .
Step 1: Calculating the Expected Value
The probability is:
\frac{1}{2n+1} & \text{if } k \text{ is odd} \\ \frac{n+1}{(2n+1)^2} & \text{if } k \text{ is even} \end{cases}$$ #### Expected value $$E(Y)$$: $$E(Y) = \sum_{k=0}^{2n} k \cdot P(Y = k)$$ We split the sum into odd and even terms: 1. **Odd terms:** For odd $$k$$: $$\sum_{\text{odd } k} k \cdot P(Y = k) = \sum_{\text{odd } k} k \cdot \frac{1}{2n+1}$$ Odd numbers in the range are $$1, 3, 5, \ldots, 2n-1$$. The sum of these numbers can be calculated using the formula for the sum of the first $$n$$ odd numbers: $$\sum_{\text{odd } k} k = 1 + 3 + 5 + \ldots + (2n-1) = n^2$$ So the expected value contribution from odd $$k$$ is: $$\sum_{\text{odd } k} k \cdot \frac{1}{2n+1} = \frac{n^2}{2n+1}$$ 2. **Even terms:** For even $$k$$: $$\sum_{\text{even } k} k \cdot P(Y = k) = \sum_{\text{even } k} k \cdot \frac{n+1}{(2n+1)^2}$$ Even numbers in the range are $$0, 2, 4, \ldots, 2n$$. The sum of these numbers is: $$\sum_{\text{even } k} k = 0 + 2 + 4 + \ldots + 2n = n(n+1)$$ So the expected value contribution from even $$k$$ is: $$\sum_{\text{even } k} k \cdot \frac{n+1}{(2n+1)^2} = n(n+1) \cdot \frac{n+1}{(2n+1)^2} = \frac{n(n+1)^2}{(2n+1)^2}$$ Combining both contributions: $$E(Y) = \frac{n^2}{2n+1} + \frac{n(n+1)^2}{(2n+1)^2}$$ ### Step 2: Calculating $$E(Y^2)$$ $$E(Y^2) = \sum_{k=0}^{2n} k^2 \cdot P(Y = k)$$ Again, we split the sum into odd and even terms: 1. **Odd terms:** $$\sum_{\text{odd } k} k^2 \cdot P(Y = k) = \sum_{\text{odd } k} k^2 \cdot \frac{1}{2n+1}$$ The sum of the squares of the first $$n$$ odd numbers: $$\sum_{\text{odd } k} k^2 = 1^2 + 3^2 + 5^2 + \ldots + (2n-1)^2 = \frac{n(4n^2-1)}{3}$$ So the contribution from odd $$k$$ is: $$\sum_{\text{odd } k} k^2 \cdot \frac{1}{2n+1} = \frac{n(4n^2-1)}{3(2n+1)}$$ 2. **Even terms:** $$\sum_{\text{even } k} k^2 \cdot P(Y = k) = \sum_{\text{even } k} k^2 \cdot \frac{n+1}{(2n+1)^2}$$ The sum of the squares of the first $$n+1$$ even numbers: $$\sum_{\text{even } k} k^2 = 0^2 + 2^2 + 4^2 + \ldots + (2n)^2 = 4\left(0^2 + 1^2 + 2^2 + \ldots + n^2\right) = \frac{2n(n+1)(2n+1)}{3}$$ So the contribution from even $$k$$ is: $$\sum_{\text{even } k} k^2 \cdot \frac{n+1}{(2n+1)^2} = \frac{2n(n+1)(2n+1)}{3} \cdot \frac{n+1}{(2n+1)^2} = \frac{2n(n+1)^2}{3(2n+1)}$$ Combining both contributions: $$E(Y^2) = \frac{n(4n^2-1)}{3(2n+1)} + \frac{2n(n+1)^2}{3(2n+1)}$$ ### Step 3: Calculating Variance $$V(Y)$$ $$V(Y) = E(Y^2) - (E(Y))^2$$ We substitute the values of $$E(Y)$$ and $$E(Y^2)$$ calculated above to find the variance $$V(Y)$$. Would you like further details or have any questions on this? Here are five questions you might ask next: 1. Can you explain the steps to compute the standard deviation from variance? 2. How do we find the probability distribution for the sum of two dice? 3. What is the binomial distribution and how is it used in probability? 4. How does the Central Limit Theorem apply to real-world data? 5. What is the significance of the expected value in decision-making? **Tip:** In complex probability calculations, carefully break down the problem into manageable steps to ensure accuracy.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Expected Value
Variance
Formulas
Expected value formula
Variance formula
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced College
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