5. Suppose Y has c.d.f. F(t) = 0, 1/6, 3/6, 1, for t < -1; for-1 < t < 2; for 2 ≤ t < 22; for t≥ 22. (a) Determine the p.m.f. or p.d.f. of Y, whichever is appropriate. (b) Recall that F(t) = P{Y ≤ t}. Define F(t-) by

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5. Suppose Y has c.d.f.
F(t) =
0,
1/6,
3/6,
1,
for t < -1;
for −1≤ t < 2;
for 2 < t < 22;
for t > 22.
(a) Determine the p.m.f. or p.d.f. of Y, whichever is appropriate.
(b) Recall that F(t) = P{Y ≤ t}. Define F(t-) by
F(t) = lim F(t).
s-t
s<t
F(t) is the probability of what?
(c) What is F(t) – F(t−) the probability of?
(d) For F as given in this problem, what is F(21) – F(21–) and F(22) –
F(22-)?
(e) Let I be the interval defined by {t € R[F(t) ≥ 1/27}. The interval I is
of the form I = [b, ∞o) where b equals what?
(f) Let I be the interval defined by {t € R[F(t) ≥ 2/6}. The interval I is
of the form I = [b, ∞o) where b equals what?
Transcribed Image Text:5. Suppose Y has c.d.f. F(t) = 0, 1/6, 3/6, 1, for t < -1; for −1≤ t < 2; for 2 < t < 22; for t > 22. (a) Determine the p.m.f. or p.d.f. of Y, whichever is appropriate. (b) Recall that F(t) = P{Y ≤ t}. Define F(t-) by F(t) = lim F(t). s-t s<t F(t) is the probability of what? (c) What is F(t) – F(t−) the probability of? (d) For F as given in this problem, what is F(21) – F(21–) and F(22) – F(22-)? (e) Let I be the interval defined by {t € R[F(t) ≥ 1/27}. The interval I is of the form I = [b, ∞o) where b equals what? (f) Let I be the interval defined by {t € R[F(t) ≥ 2/6}. The interval I is of the form I = [b, ∞o) where b equals what?
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