Help on Probability - Density & Moment Generating Functions

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In summary, we are given the density function of a standard normal random variable X and asked to find the density functions of two other random variables, A = X^2 and B = exp(X), as well as their moment generating functions. The resulting density functions are fA(a) = 1/2 * (1/2π)^(1/2) * a^(-1/2) * e^(-a/2) and fB(b) = (1/2π)^(1/2) * b^(-1/2) * e^-((ln(b))^2 / 2), while the moment generating functions are MX(t) = e^(t^2/2), MA(t) =
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Homework Statement



If we assume that X is a standard normal random variable with density function

f(x) = 1 / (2pi)^(1/2) * exp( - (x^2) / 2 )

what would be density functions of random variables of A = X^2 and B = exp (X)
and what would be the moment generating function of random variables X, A, and B

Homework Equations



∫_0^∞▒〖x^(α-1) e^(-x) dx〗 =∫_0^∞▒〖β^α x^(α-1) e^(-βα) dx〗


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The density function of A = X^2 is fA(a) = 1/2 * (1/2π)^(1/2) * a^(-1/2) * e^(-a/2) The density function of B = exp(X) is fB(b) = (1/2π)^(1/2) * b^(-1/2) * e^-((ln(b))^2 / 2) The moment generating function of random variables X, A, and B are MX(t) = e^(t^2/2) MA(t) = e^(2t^2) MB(t) = e^( t + (t^2/2) )
 

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What is a probability density function (PDF)?

A probability density function (PDF) is a mathematical function that describes the relative likelihood for a continuous random variable to take on a particular value. It is used to analyze and understand the distribution of a data set.

How is a PDF different from a probability mass function (PMF)?

A probability mass function (PMF) is used for discrete random variables, while a probability density function (PDF) is used for continuous random variables. PMFs assign probabilities to specific values, while PDFs assign probabilities to ranges of values.

What is a moment generating function (MGF)?

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