Math Problem Statement
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The question asks to solve a problem involving the joint probability density function for random variables and . From the image, we have:
Joint Probability Density Function :
\begin{cases} \frac{3}{2}, & x^2 \leq y \leq 1 \text{ and } 0 \leq x \leq 1 \\ 0, & \text{elsewhere} \end{cases}$$ The first part of the question (part a) asks to find: $$P(0 \leq X \leq \frac{1}{2})$$ ### Solution Steps: To find the probability $$P(0 \leq X \leq \frac{1}{2})$$, we need to integrate the joint probability density function over the appropriate region. 1. **Set up the double integral**: $$P\left(0 \leq X \leq \frac{1}{2}\right) = \int_{x=0}^{\frac{1}{2}} \int_{y=x^2}^{1} g(x, y) \, dy \, dx$$ 2. **Use the value of $$g(x, y)$$**: Since $$g(x, y) = \frac{3}{2}$$ in the specified region, the integral becomes: $$P\left(0 \leq X \leq \frac{1}{2}\right) = \int_{x=0}^{\frac{1}{2}} \int_{y=x^2}^{1} \frac{3}{2} \, dy \, dx$$ 3. **Evaluate the inner integral with respect to $$y$$**: $$\int_{y=x^2}^{1} \frac{3}{2} \, dy = \frac{3}{2} \left( 1 - x^2 \right)$$ 4. **Substitute into the outer integral**: $$P\left(0 \leq X \leq \frac{1}{2}\right) = \int_{x=0}^{\frac{1}{2}} \frac{3}{2} (1 - x^2) \, dx$$ 5. **Split the integral and solve**: $$P\left(0 \leq X \leq \frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2} \left( \int_{x=0}^{\frac{1}{2}} 1 \, dx - \int_{x=0}^{\frac{1}{2}} x^2 \, dx \right)$$ - For $$\int_{x=0}^{\frac{1}{2}} 1 \, dx = \frac{1}{2}$$ - For $$\int_{x=0}^{\frac{1}{2}} x^2 \, dx = \frac{x^3}{3} \Big|_0^{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{1}{24}$$ So, we have: $$P\left(0 \leq X \leq \frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2} \left( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{24} \right)$$ 6. **Simplify**: $$P\left(0 \leq X \leq \frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{11}{24} = \frac{33}{48} = \frac{11}{16}$$ Thus, the probability is $$\frac{11}{16}$$. --- Would you like further details on this problem or help with part b? Here are 5 related questions to consider: 1. How do you find the marginal density function of $$X$$ from the joint density $$g(x, y)$$? 2. What is the probability that $$X$$ is greater than $$\frac{1}{2}$$? 3. How would you interpret the result geometrically in the $$xy$$-plane? 4. Can you derive the conditional density function of $$Y$$ given $$X = x$$? 5. What changes if we modify the bounds for $$X$$ or $$Y$$ in the probability calculation? **Tip**: For joint probability density functions, integrating over the region of interest is key to solving for probabilities. Always ensure the limits of integration correctly reflect the region defined by the problem.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Double Integrals
Joint Probability Density Functions
Formulas
P(a ≤ X ≤ b) = ∫∫ g(x, y) dy dx
g(x, y) = (3/2) for x^2 ≤ y ≤ 1 and 0 ≤ x ≤ 1
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Properties of Joint Probability Density Functions
Suitable Grade Level
College/University
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