Graphing density probability functions

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The discussion centers on graphing the joint probability density function defined by 8y1y2² for the variables Y1 and Y2, constrained within the bounds 0 ≤ y1 ≤ 1, 0 ≤ y2 ≤ 1, and y1² ≤ y2. The user initially assumed independence between Y1 and Y2, leading to a misinterpretation of the function's graphical representation. The correct approach involves integrating the function over the specified region to confirm that the total probability equals 1, which is essential for validating the density function.

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  • Understanding of joint probability density functions
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  • Familiarity with the concept of independence in probability
  • Ability to graph functions in a two-dimensional space
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Homework Statement


let Y1 and Y2 have the joint probability density function given by:
8y1y22, 0 <= y1 <= 1, 0 <= y2 <= 1, y12 <= y2

0, otherwise



Homework Equations


Basic integrals? if they are even needed.


The Attempt at a Solution


I attempted it, by assuming 0 - 1 for y1 and y2 and got a square from 1 to 1 on y1 to y2

But assuming it's a square, it must be independent, and I continued the work and it is NOT independent, so the square shape would be wrong?

I'm not too sure on how to graph multi-variable functions like this in probability.
 
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It's only the part of the square where (y1)^2<=y2. You didn't say what the problem is, but I think you just want to show the integral of 8*y1*y2^2 over that region is 1, right? Can you show us how you tried to do that?
 

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