Continuous joint random variable

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The discussion focuses on the calculation of continuous joint random variables, specifically integrating to find the constant c, which equals 3/2. It details the marginal probability density functions (pdfs) for X and Y, with results showing f_X(a) = a + 1/2 and f_Y(b) = 1/2 + (3/2)b^2. The joint cumulative distribution function (CDF) is derived as F_{X,Y}(a,b) = (a^2b)/2 + (3ab^3)/6. Additionally, a conditional probability P(X ≥ 0.5 | Y ≤ 0.5) is calculated. The thread also discusses the appropriate categorization of the topic, suggesting it belongs in a more advanced math forum.
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$$\int_0^1\int_0^1x+cy^2 dxdy=\int_0^1 [\frac{x^2}{2}+cxy^2]_0^1dy= \int_0^1\frac{1}{2}+cy^2 dy=[\frac{y}{2}+\frac{cy^3}{3}]_0^1=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{c}{3}=1$$
$$\Rightarrow c=\frac{3}{2}$$

(b) The marginal pdf of X is

$$f_X(a)=\int_0^1 f_{X,Y}(a,b)db=\int_0^1 x+\frac{3}{2}y^2 dy=[xy+\frac{3y^3}{6}]_0^1=x+\frac{1}{2}$$The marginal pdf of Y is

$$f_Y(b)=\int_0^1 f_{X,Y}(a,b)da=\int_0^1 x+\frac{3}{2}y^2 dx=[\frac{x^2}{2}+\frac{3xy^2}{2}]_0^1=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{3y^2}{2}$$(c) The joint CDF of (X,Y) is

$$\int_0^a\int_0^b(x+cy^2)dxdy=\int_0^y[\frac{x^2}{2}+cxy^2=]_0^ady=\int_0^y\frac{a^2}{2}+cay^2dy=$$
$$\frac{a^2y}{2}+\frac{3ab^3}{6}\Rightarrow F_{X,Y}(a,b)= \frac{a^2b}{2}+\frac{3ab^3}{6}$$

(d)
$$P(X\geq 0.5|Y\leq 0.5)=\frac{3b}{16}+\frac{3b^3}{12\cdot 8}$$
 
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Hi @docnet -- I don't think this thread belongs in precalculus math. It clearly involves integration, and anything related to Probability Theory would probably go in Calculus & Beyond, I'd imagine.

You seem to have arrived at a full answer for every sub-part of your question. I think part of the homework template calls for describing what's tripping you up. How can we be of help here?
 
LastScattered1090 said:
Hi @docnet -- I don't think this thread belongs in precalculus math. It clearly involves integration, and anything related to Probability Theory would probably go in Calculus & Beyond, I'd imagine.

You seem to have arrived at a full answer for every sub-part of your question. I think part of the homework template calls for describing what's tripping you up. How can we be of help here?
I'm not sure.. I was hoping that I made a mistake somewhere so someone could correct me.
 
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