Probability and Random Variable
Probability and Random Variable
Part – A
Answer ALL the questions (10*2=20 Marks)
1. Define mutually exclusive events with an example.
2. Find the probability of getting an even number from a box containing 1 to 100 numbers.
3. State addition theorem of probability.
4. Define random variables and give an example.
5. Define independent events.
6. Distinguish between discrete and continuous random variable
7. Define variance of the random variable X.
8. Define Bernoulli trials in probability theory.
9. If variance of the random variable X is Var(X) =9. Find Var(2X).
10. Give any two properties of mathematical Expectation.
Part – B
Answer any FIVE thequestions (5*8=40 Marks)
11. If A and B are independent events then prove that A and B are also independent events.
12. State and prove the multiplication theorem of probability for two mutually exclusive events.
13. Let AandB be two events. Show that 𝑃 𝐴∩𝐵 ≤𝑃 𝐴 ≤ 𝑃 𝐴∪𝐵 ≤ 𝑃 𝐴 +𝑃(𝐵)
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17. a)Find the expectation of the number on a die when thrown (b) Two unbiased dice are thrown. Find
the expected values of the sum of numbers of points on them.
18. Prove that E( XY ) E( X ).E(Y ) when X and Y are independent.
Section - C
Answer any TWOquestions (2*20=40 Marks)
22. Explain the various terms which are used in the definition of probability under different approaches:
(a) Random experiment (b) outcome (c) Trail and event (d) Exhaustive event (e) Favourable event
(f) Mutually exclusive event (g) Equally likely event (h) independent event
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