IIT JAM
Sandip Asked a Question
May 25, 2021 10:04 pmpts 30 pts
  • IIT JAM
  • Mathematical Statistics (MS)

Example: the distribution function of the random variable x is given by x <0 0sx<1 2 f(x)= 1sx<2 3 2x<3 1 3sx a graph of f(x) is presented in figure. compute (a

Why are we taking limits when we can simply do addition,P(X<3)=P(X=0)+P(X=1)+P(X=2)??
  • 1 Answer(s)
Answer Now
  • 1 Likes
  • 6 Comments
  • Shares
  • Kàjal
    Addition method is not applicable here because it is continuous variable
    Likes(0) Reply(0)
  • Kàjal thankyou
    see this
    • cropped8977599976256063070.jpg
    Likes(0) Reply(0)
  • Kàjal
    okay wait I am sending
    Likes(0) Reply(2)
    Sandip
    please send mam
  • Sandip
    please show me how to do the same problem using addition method
    Likes(0) Reply(0)
  • Kàjal
    Also it is continuos random variable P(X<3) means F(3)
    Likes(1) Reply(0)
  • Kàjal
    Yes ,you can simply do ,no need to take limit . It is just an another approach which leads to same result.
    Likes(1) Reply(1)
    Sandip
    I did that way also but the answer is coming different.can you please solve and show me
How Eduncle Helps You ?
StudentTutorInstitutionApp
Help
FAQsPayment TermsRefund PolicyAsk Support
Head Office :
MPA 44, 2nd floor, Rangbari Main Road,
Mahaveer Nagar II, Kota (Raj.) – 324005

Corporate Office:
212, F-1, 2nd Floor, Evershine Tower,
Amrapali Marg,
Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur (Raj.) – 302021

Mail: info@eduncle.com
All Rights Reserved © Eduncle.com