Solving Order Statistics with Three Uniformly Distributed Random Variables

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The discussion revolves around calculating the probability that three independent, uniformly distributed random variables, generated from a spinning fair wheel, are not within ±d of each other. Participants express confusion about determining the appropriate function fX(y) and the probability expression Pr[d<=Y2<=(1.2d), (y2+d)<=Y3<=(1-d)]. There is a suggestion that the problem could be generalized to two dimensions, potentially relating to clustering in a pool game scenario. It is noted that while order statistics may not be necessary for the solution, various cases must be considered, particularly regarding the positioning of the values within the interval or on a circle. The conversation highlights the complexity of the problem and the need for a clear approach to solving it.
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Three random variables are generated X1, X2, X3 on a spnning fair wheel three times. these variables are independent and uniformaly distributes on [0,1]. find probability that these values are none within +-d of each other where 0<=Y1<=Y2<=Y3<=1 is order statistics for randon variables.
fY2Y3(y2,y3) = 2!fx(y) . fX(y) =

what is fX(y)? can some one help?

Also,

Pr[d<=Y2<=(1.2d), (y2+d)<=Y3<=(1-d)] =

where y2 and y3 be placed in [0, 1]

I can understand it but don't know how to do it...
 
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Hi Guys,

Any help ?
 
I'm interested in knowing how to do this, too. If the problem is asking what I think it is, it seems that it could be generalized to 2-dimensions. That might provide a simplified model of the number of clusters of balls remaining after the break shot in a game of pool (pocket billiards)...
 
robert5 said:
Three random variables are generated X1, X2, X3 on a spnning fair wheel three times. these variables are independent and uniformaly distributes on [0,1]. find probability that these values are none within +-d of each other where 0<=Y1<=Y2<=Y3<=1 is order statistics for randon variables.

You don't need to the order statistics to solve this, however you will need to consider several separate cases where x1 or x2 fall within d of the endpoints or within 2d of each other. Also do the values fall on an interval or on a circle. The latter case will be a bit simpler to solve.
 
thanks your solving problems
 
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