Does Yn/n Converge in Probability to p?

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The discussion centers on the convergence in probability of the random variable Yn, which follows a binomial distribution b(n,p). It is established that Yn/n converges in probability to p, while 1 - Yn/n converges to 1 - p. Additionally, the product (Yn/n)(1 - Yn/n) converges in probability to p(1-p). The use of Chebyshev's inequality is confirmed as an effective method for proving these results.

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Homework Statement



Let the random variable Yn have the distribution b(n,p).

a)Prove that Yn/n converges in probability p.

b)Prove that 1 - Yn/n converges to 1 - p.

c)Prove that (Yn/n)(1 - Yn/n) converges in probability to p(1-p)


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So I need to use Chebyshev's inequality to solve it. E[Yn/n] = (1/n)*E[Yn] = (1/n)*(np) = p

Var[Yn/n] = (1/n^2)*Var(Yn) =(1/n^2)*(npq) = pq/n

a)
[tex]P(|\frac{Yn}{n} - p |\geq \epsilon ) \leq \frac{p^2 q^2}{n^2 \epsilon^2}[/tex]

and as n approaches infinity [tex]\frac{p^2 q^2}{n^2 \epsilon^2} = 0[/tex] therefore Yn converges to p.

Is this correct?

Thank you.
 
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