7. Suppose X and Y are discrete random variables with the following joint pmf. 1 y P 10 4 10 I 1 2 3 py (y) (a) Are X and Y independent? Prove your claim. 2 10 6 Px(x) 10 1 (b) Find E(X). Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms. (c) Find Var(Y). Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.

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7. Suppose X and Y are discrete random variables with the following joint pmf.
I
1
2
3
Py(y)
1
T
40
P
10
10
y
2
T
10
2
10
10
6
10
(a) Are X and Y independent? Prove your claim.
Px(x)
2
10
10
10
1
(b) Find E(X). Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.
(c) Find Var(Y). Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.
(d) Find E(3Y2 - 2X+5). Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Suppose X and Y are discrete random variables with the following joint pmf. I 1 2 3 Py(y) 1 T 40 P 10 10 y 2 T 10 2 10 10 6 10 (a) Are X and Y independent? Prove your claim. Px(x) 2 10 10 10 1 (b) Find E(X). Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms. (c) Find Var(Y). Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms. (d) Find E(3Y2 - 2X+5). Express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.
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