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STT311 2020

This document provides instructions for a probability distribution exam consisting of 6 questions worth a total of 60 marks. Question 1 has 4 parts asking students to define key probability concepts like random variables, sample space, event space, and convergence of random variables. It also asks students to distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables. Questions 2 through 6 each have 2 parts, with the first part worth around 3-4 marks and the second part a calculation worth 9 marks. The questions cover topics like characteristic functions, the central limit theorem, laws of large numbers, and calculating expectations of random variables.

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STT311 2020

This document provides instructions for a probability distribution exam consisting of 6 questions worth a total of 60 marks. Question 1 has 4 parts asking students to define key probability concepts like random variables, sample space, event space, and convergence of random variables. It also asks students to distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables. Questions 2 through 6 each have 2 parts, with the first part worth around 3-4 marks and the second part a calculation worth 9 marks. The questions cover topics like characteristic functions, the central limit theorem, laws of large numbers, and calculating expectations of random variables.

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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway, Jabi, Abuja.


FACULTY OF SCIENCES
SEPTEMBER Examination 2020_1
Course Code: STT 311
Course Title: Probability Distribution II
Credit Unit: 3
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Instruction: Attempt Question One (1) and Any Other Four (4) Questions

1. (a) Explain clearly the term “random variables” (2 marks)


(b) Define the following; (i) Sample Space (3 marks)
(ii) Event Space (2 marks)
(iii) Convergence to a random variable (3 marks)
(c) Distinguish between; (i) Discrete random variables and (3 marks)
(ii) Continuous random variables (3 marks)
(d) State when a sequence of random variables * + is said to:
(i) Converge in distribution (3 marks)
(ii) “Converge in probability”(weakly) to the constant C (3 marks)

2. (a) Define the characteristic function of a random variable (4 marks)


(b) List four properties of characteristic function of a random variable (8 marks)

3. (a) State the Central Limit theorem (3 marks)


(b) A random variable has a density function given by

( ) {
Find the moment generating function (9 marks)

4. (a) State the weak law of large numbers (3 marks)


(b) Find the variance of the sum obtained in tossing a pair of fair dice (9 marks)

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5. (a) Let be a continuous random variable with density function ( );
Define the expectation of (3 marks)

(b) If is the number of points roll with a balance die, that is ( ) ,


for . Find the mathematical expectation ( ) of (9 marks)

6. (a) Let be a discrete random variable with probability density function ( );


Define the expected value of , ( ) (3 marks)
(b) Assume to be a continuous random variable; Find the expectation of
( ) for the number of points roll with a balance die,
i.e. ( ) , for . (9 marks)

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