6.46 Suppose that Y has a gamma distribution with a = n/2 for some positive integer n and ß equal to some specified value. Use the method of moment-generating functions to show that W = 2Y/B has a x² distribution with n degrees of freedom.

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.3: Special Probability Density Functions
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6.46 Suppose that Y has a gamma distribution with a = n/2 for some positive integer n and ß
equal to some specified value. Use the method of moment-generating functions to show that
W = 2Y/B has a x² distribution with n degrees of freedom.
Transcribed Image Text:6.46 Suppose that Y has a gamma distribution with a = n/2 for some positive integer n and ß equal to some specified value. Use the method of moment-generating functions to show that W = 2Y/B has a x² distribution with n degrees of freedom.
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