The expectation of two dependent random variables, denoted as E[XY], represents the limiting value of the sample mean of the function f(X, Y) evaluated at independently sampled points (X_i, Y_i) as the number of samples N approaches infinity. This concept is crucial in understanding joint distributions and the relationship between the variables. In physical terms, E[X] can be interpreted as the likelihood of finding a particle in repeated experiments, while E[XY] provides insight into the interaction between the two variables in a given context.
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If x and y are two random variables and f(x,y) is any expression in x and y then E[f(x,y)] is the limiting value of the sample mean of the values f(x_i,y_i) of N independently sampled points (x_i,y_i) as N gets arbitrarily large.persist911 said:I have a problem understanding why I need the expectation of two variable which are dependent. What is the physical meaning of this E[xy]. I know that E[X] is the likelihood f finidng say a particle from a experiment repreated N time at the same place. What Kind of physical meaning exist of two variable.