14.2.2 - For Continuous Random Variables
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What does the joint pdf represent for continuous variables?
💡 Hint: Think about how this relates to probabilities over an area.
State one property of joint distributions for continuous random variables.
💡 Hint: Recall the implications of negative probabilities.
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Which of the following must always be true for a joint pdf?
💡 Hint: Consider why probabilities require summation to be meaningful.
True or False: A joint pdf is always greater than or equal to zero.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of probabilities.
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Given a joint pdf f(x,y) = Kxy for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and 0 ≤ y ≤ 1, find the value of K ensuring that the total probability is 1.
💡 Hint: Use double integration and the limits of x and y to find K.
Create a joint probability distribution function for two variables, x and y, and verify its properties.
💡 Hint: Construct the joint pdf meaningfully based on real-world data or scenarios.
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