Practice Tests and Theorems Related to Independence - 17.7 | 17. Independence of Random Variables | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does it mean for two random variables to be independent?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for definitions related to random variables.

Question 2

Easy

If Cov(X,Y) = 0, what can we infer about the relationship between X and Y?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the implications of zero covariance.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

True or False: Independence of random variables means they have covariance of zero.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the distinction between independence and correlation.

Question 2

What indicates that two variables are independent?

  • Zero covariance
  • Non-zero covariance
  • Zero mutual information
  • Same variance

πŸ’‘ Hint: Link mutual information to independence.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Two random variables X and Y are defined with specific joint distributions. Calculate Cov(X,Y) and argue whether they might be independent.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the definitions and calculate accordingly.

Question 2

Find a real-world scenario in communication systems where mutual information would be integral. Discuss its implications on the system design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how signals and noise interactions might offer insights.

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