Math Problem Statement

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Let X be a random variable. Show that if E[|X|] = 0, then X = 0 almost surely.

Solution

To prove the statement mathematically using the Markov property and probability, let us proceed step by step:

Statement:

Let XX be a random variable. We are to show that if E[X]=0\mathbb{E}[|X|] = 0, then X=0X = 0 almost surely (a.s.).


Proof:

Step 1: Use the definition of expectation.

The expectation of the absolute value of XX is given as: E[X]=ΩX(ω)P(dω),\mathbb{E}[|X|] = \int_{\Omega} |X(\omega)| \, \mathbb{P}(d\omega), where Ω\Omega is the probability space, and P\mathbb{P} is the probability measure.

Step 2: Given that E[X]=0\mathbb{E}[|X|] = 0.

By definition of the integral, E[X]=0\mathbb{E}[|X|] = 0 implies: ΩX(ω)P(dω)=0.\int_{\Omega} |X(\omega)| \, \mathbb{P}(d\omega) = 0.

Step 3: Property of non-negative functions.

Since X(ω)0|X(\omega)| \geq 0 for all ωΩ\omega \in \Omega, the integral of X(ω)|X(\omega)| being zero implies that X(ω)=0|X(\omega)| = 0 almost everywhere with respect to P\mathbb{P}.

Thus, the set of outcomes where X(ω)>0|X(\omega)| > 0 has probability zero: P({ωΩ:X(ω)>0})=0.\mathbb{P}(\{\omega \in \Omega : |X(\omega)| > 0\}) = 0.

Step 4: Conclude that X(ω)=0X(\omega) = 0 almost surely.

From X(ω)=0|X(\omega)| = 0, we have X(ω)=0X(\omega) = 0 for all ω\omega except on a set of measure zero. Hence: X=0almost surely (a.s.).X = 0 \quad \text{almost surely (a.s.)}.


Relation to Markov Property:

Although the Markov property is not explicitly required for this proof, the probabilistic reasoning relies on properties of measures and integrals. The Markov property would generally apply if the proof needed to extend to conditional probabilities or specific stochastic processes.


Conclusion:

If E[X]=0\mathbb{E}[|X|] = 0, then X=0X = 0 almost surely. This result follows directly from the properties of non-negative integrals and the definition of probability measures.


Do you want further clarification or details? Here are some follow-up questions for exploration:

  1. What are the assumptions underlying this proof regarding E[X]\mathbb{E}[|X|] and XX?
  2. How does the proof extend to multivariate random variables?
  3. How does this result relate to the law of large numbers or other probabilistic theorems?
  4. Can this be generalized to E[Xp]=0\mathbb{E}[|X|^p] = 0 for p>0p > 0?
  5. What would happen if E[X]>0\mathbb{E}[|X|] > 0? Could XX still be zero almost surely?

Tip: Always ensure the properties of measures and integrals are satisfied in any probabilistic proof for robustness.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Expectation
Measure Theory
Almost Sure Events

Formulas

E[|X|] = ∫Ω |X(ω)| dP(ω)
P({ω ∈ Ω : |X(ω)| > 0}) = 0

Theorems

Properties of Non-negative Integrals
Definition of Almost Sure Events

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate-Level Mathematics