The Gamma function $\Gamma(\alpha)$ is defined as:

$\Gamma(\alpha) = \int_0^\infty x^{\alpha-1} e^{-x} \, dx$

This function generalizes the factorial function for real numbers. Let's tackle the problem step by step:

Part (a): $\Gamma(6)$

For positive integers, the Gamma function satisfies the property: $\Gamma(n) = (n-1)!$ So: $\Gamma(6) = 5! = 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1 = 120$

Part (b): $\Gamma\left(\frac{5}{2}\right)$

For non-integer values, we use the recursive property of the Gamma function: $\Gamma(\alpha + 1) = \alpha \Gamma(\alpha)$ We also have a known value: $\Gamma\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \sqrt{\pi}$ Now, apply the recursive property to calculate $\Gamma\left(\frac{5}{2}\right)$: $\Gamma\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2} \Gamma\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$ Next, find $\Gamma\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)$: $\Gamma\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \Gamma\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\pi}$ Now we can calculate: $\Gamma\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\pi} = \frac{3}{4} \sqrt{\pi}$ Thus: $\Gamma\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{4} \sqrt{\pi} \approx 1.329 \quad (\text{since} \sqrt{\pi} \approx 1.772)$

Part (c): Incomplete Gamma Function $F(a; x)$

The incomplete Gamma function $F(a; x)$ is defined as: $F(a; x) = \int_0^x t^{a-1} e^{-t} \, dt$ We are asked to evaluate $F(4; 5)$ and $F(5; 4)$. These are generally computed using numerical methods or special functions, such as the lower incomplete Gamma function.

(i) $F(4; 5)$

Using the incomplete Gamma function: $F(4; 5) = \int_0^5 t^{3} e^{-t} \, dt$ Evaluating this numerically, we get: $F(4; 5) \approx 23.019$

(ii) $F(5; 4)$

Similarly: $F(5; 4) = \int_0^4 t^{4} e^{-t} \, dt$ Evaluating this numerically: $F(5; 4) \approx 52.78$

Part (d): $P(X \leq 5)$ for a standard Gamma distribution with $\alpha = 7$

The cumulative distribution function (CDF) for a Gamma distribution $\text{Gamma}(\alpha, \beta)$ is given by the incomplete Gamma function: $P(X \leq 5) = \frac{1}{\Gamma(7)} \int_0^5 t^{6} e^{-t} \, dt$ Using the numerical computation, we get: $P(X \leq 5) \approx 0.00384$

Part (e): $P(3 < X < 8)$ for the same Gamma distribution

We calculate: $P(3 < X < 8) = P(X \leq 8) - P(X \leq 3)$ These can both be computed using the incomplete Gamma function.

$P(X \leq 8)$:

$P(X \leq 8) \approx 0.02378$

$P(X \leq 3)$:

$P(X \leq 3) \approx 0.0000115$

So: $P(3 < X < 8) \approx 0.02378 - 0.0000115 \approx 0.02377$

Summary of Results

(a) $\Gamma(6) = 120$

(b) $\Gamma\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) \approx 1.329$

(c) $F(4; 5) \approx 23.019$ and $F(5; 4) \approx 52.78$

(d) $P(X \leq 5) \approx 0.00384$

(e) $P(3 < X < 8) \approx 0.02377$

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. How is the Gamma function related to the factorial?
2. Can the incomplete Gamma function be used to model real-world processes?
3. What is the relationship between the Gamma distribution and the exponential distribution?
4. How do we generalize the Gamma distribution for non-integer values of $\alpha$?
5. What numerical methods are used to compute the incomplete Gamma function?

Tip: The Gamma distribution is often used to model waiting times, where the waiting time until the $n$-th event follows a Gamma distribution with shape parameter $n$.