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### Understanding Probability Calculations Using the Z Transform for a Normal Distribution

In this section, we will review the process of calculating various probabilities for a random variable \( X \) that follows a normal distribution, denoted by \( N(X, \mu, \sigma) \). The Z transform will be used to perform these calculations.

Recall the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of a random variable \( X \) given by:

\[ F(X = t) = Pr(X \leq t) \]

Using the Z transform, we will calculate the following probabilities:

#### a) \( Pr(a \leq X \leq b) \)

To find the probability that \( X \) lies between \( a \) and \( b \):

\[ Pr(a \leq X \leq b) = F(b) - F(a) \]
Where \( F(t) \) is the CDF of \( X \).

#### b) \( Pr(X \leq b) \)

To find the probability that \( X \) is less than or equal to \( b \):

\[ Pr(X \leq b) = F(b) \]

#### c) \( Pr(a \leq X) \)

To find the probability that \( X \) is greater than or equal to \( a \):

\[ Pr(a \leq X) = 1 - F(a) \]

#### d) \( Pr(|X| \leq a) \)

To find the probability that the absolute value of \( X \) is less than or equal to \( a \):

\[ Pr(|X| \leq a) = Pr(-a \leq X \leq a) = F(a) - F(-a) \]

#### e) \( Pr(|X| \geq a) \)

To find the probability that the absolute value of \( X \) is greater than or equal to \( a \):

\[ Pr(|X| \geq a) = 1 - Pr(|X| \leq a) = 1 - (F(a) - F(-a)) \]

It is important to transform the variables accordingly when using the Z transform, to standardize the normal distribution and make use of standard Z tables to find cumulative probabilities.

By understanding these calculations and transformations, we can analyze problems involving normally distributed variables more effectively.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Probability Calculations Using the Z Transform for a Normal Distribution In this section, we will review the process of calculating various probabilities for a random variable \( X \) that follows a normal distribution, denoted by \( N(X, \mu, \sigma) \). The Z transform will be used to perform these calculations. Recall the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of a random variable \( X \) given by: \[ F(X = t) = Pr(X \leq t) \] Using the Z transform, we will calculate the following probabilities: #### a) \( Pr(a \leq X \leq b) \) To find the probability that \( X \) lies between \( a \) and \( b \): \[ Pr(a \leq X \leq b) = F(b) - F(a) \] Where \( F(t) \) is the CDF of \( X \). #### b) \( Pr(X \leq b) \) To find the probability that \( X \) is less than or equal to \( b \): \[ Pr(X \leq b) = F(b) \] #### c) \( Pr(a \leq X) \) To find the probability that \( X \) is greater than or equal to \( a \): \[ Pr(a \leq X) = 1 - F(a) \] #### d) \( Pr(|X| \leq a) \) To find the probability that the absolute value of \( X \) is less than or equal to \( a \): \[ Pr(|X| \leq a) = Pr(-a \leq X \leq a) = F(a) - F(-a) \] #### e) \( Pr(|X| \geq a) \) To find the probability that the absolute value of \( X \) is greater than or equal to \( a \): \[ Pr(|X| \geq a) = 1 - Pr(|X| \leq a) = 1 - (F(a) - F(-a)) \] It is important to transform the variables accordingly when using the Z transform, to standardize the normal distribution and make use of standard Z tables to find cumulative probabilities. By understanding these calculations and transformations, we can analyze problems involving normally distributed variables more effectively.
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