Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image shows a probability density function (PDF) for a random variable over the interval . The PDF appears to be a uniform distribution, as the height of the function is constant between and , with a height of . This suggests a piecewise uniform distribution.
We need to compute the probability that is at least 0.2, i.e., .
Step-by-Step Solution:
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Recognize the total probability: The total probability for the PDF must integrate to 1. Since the function is constant between 0 and 2, the height of the PDF is (because the area under the curve must be 1, and the length of the interval is 2).
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Set up the integral: The probability that is the area under the curve from to , which can be found by integrating the PDF:
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Evaluate the integral:
Thus, the probability that is 0.9.
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Here are some follow-up questions to extend this understanding:
- What is the probability that is less than or equal to 1?
- What is the probability that lies between 0.5 and 1.5?
- How would the PDF change if the total range was from 0 to 3 instead of 0 to 2?
- What if the height of the PDF was different, say 0.25? How would the probabilities change?
- How do you compute the expected value of for this uniform distribution?
Tip:
For uniform distributions, probabilities are directly proportional to the lengths of intervals within the range, making integrals simple to compute!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Probability Density Function (PDF)
Integration
Formulas
P(X ≥ 0.2) = ∫ from 0.2 to 2 of 0.5 dx
Theorems
Total Probability Theorem
Basic Integration Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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