One might conjecture that if X, b, then E(X,) → b. This is not true. For example, let X be a random variable defined by n² with probability 1/n, Xn = with probability 1– 1/n. Show that X, 4 0. On the other hand, show that E(X,) = n, thus E(X,) → o as n → 00.

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One might conjecture that if X, b, then E(X,) → b. This is not true. For example, let X
be a random variable defined by
S
n² with probability 1/n,
Xn =
with probability 1– 1/n.
Show that X, 4 0.
On the other hand, show that E(X,) = n, thus E(X,) → o as n → 00.
Transcribed Image Text:One might conjecture that if X, b, then E(X,) → b. This is not true. For example, let X be a random variable defined by S n² with probability 1/n, Xn = with probability 1– 1/n. Show that X, 4 0. On the other hand, show that E(X,) = n, thus E(X,) → o as n → 00.
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