Joint Moment Generating Function Help

In summary, the conversation discussed finding probabilities involving the joint moment generating function of two variables, X and Y, and representing it in a simplified form. The given function is valid for certain values of s and t, and the task involves finding the probabilities of certain conditions being met. The conversation also includes a question about simplifying the function further.
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wannabe92
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Hi, I've no idea where to go with the question below:

Joint moment generating function of X and Y - MXY(s,t) = 1/(1-2s-3t+6st)
for s<1/2, t<1/3.

Find P(min(X,Y) > 0.95) and P(max(X,Y) > 0.8)
 
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wannabe92 said:
Hi, I've no idea where to go with the question below:

Joint moment generating function of X and Y - MXY(s,t) = 1/(1-2s-3t+6st)
for s<1/2, t<1/3.

Find P(min(X,Y) > 0.95) and P(max(X,Y) > 0.8)

Can you represent [itex] M_{XY}(s,t)[/itex] in the form [itex] M_1(s) \cdot M_2(t)[/itex]?

RGV
 
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Ray Vickson said:
Can you represent [itex] M_{XY}(s,t)[/itex] in the form [itex] M_1(s) \cdot M_2(t)[/itex]?

RGV

Is it 1/(1-2s) . 1/(1-3t)?
 
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wannabe92 said:
Is it 1/(1-2s) . 1/(1-3t)?

Well, is it? You can answer your own question.

RGV
 

What is a Joint Moment Generating Function?

A Joint Moment Generating Function (JMGF) is a mathematical function that characterizes the probability distribution of a joint random variable. It is defined as the expected value of the exponential of the joint random variable multiplied by a vector of constants. The JMGF can be used to find the moments of the joint random variable, which provide information about its central tendency and spread.

Why is the Joint Moment Generating Function important?

The Joint Moment Generating Function is important because it allows us to find the moments of a joint random variable, which provide information about its probability distribution. This can be useful in many statistical applications, such as hypothesis testing, parameter estimation, and confidence interval construction.

How is the Joint Moment Generating Function calculated?

The Joint Moment Generating Function is calculated by taking the expected value of the exponential of the joint random variable multiplied by a vector of constants. This can be done using integration for continuous distributions or summation for discrete distributions. It is important to note that the JMGF may not exist for all joint random variables.

What are some properties of the Joint Moment Generating Function?

The Joint Moment Generating Function has several properties that make it a useful tool in probability and statistics. These include the fact that the JMGF uniquely determines the probability distribution of a joint random variable, it is a powerful tool for finding moments and generating moments of moments, and it is often easier to work with mathematically compared to the joint probability distribution function.

How is the Joint Moment Generating Function related to other probability functions?

The Joint Moment Generating Function is closely related to other probability functions, such as the joint probability distribution function, the characteristic function, and the moment generating function. In fact, the JMGF can be seen as a generalization of the moment generating function to multiple random variables. Additionally, the JMGF can be used to find the characteristic function, which is useful for finding the probability density function and other properties of a joint random variable.

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