Probability distribution of a RV is a function of another RV

In summary, The mean of the Random Variable I, which has a sample space of countably infinite numbers, is a function of another set of Random Variables Xi's that are uniformly distributed in [0,1]. These Random Variables are independent and identically distributed. The mean of I can be found by taking the sum of all possible values of I multiplied by their corresponding probabilities. In this case, the mean is N, where N is the number of trials and the probability of success in each trial is 1/N.
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Dear friends,

I have a Random Variable I. Sample space of I is from 1,2,3... inf(countably infinite). It's probability distribution P(I=i) is a function of another set of Random Variables Xi's, which are uniformly distributed in [0,1]. These Random variable are iid. I have to find out the mean of I. The mean of Xi's is 0.5 for every i.

I am giving the probability distribution of i below.

\(\displaystyle P(I=i)=\left\{ \prod_{j=1}^{i-1}\left(1-\left(N*x_{j}*\left(1-x_{j}\right)^{N-1}\right)\right)\right\} N*x_{i}\left(1-x_{i}\right)^{N-1} \)

The average of I is \(\displaystyle \sum_{i=1}^{inf}P(I=i)*i \)

Can anyone give any idea to solve this problem?regards,
Bincy

---------- Post added at 16:41 ---------- Previous post was at 15:13 ----------

\(\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1}\int_{0}^{1}.....\int_{0}^{1}\left\{ \prod_{j=1}^{i-1}\left(1-\left(N*x_{j}*\left(1-x_{j}\right)^{N-1}\right)\right)\right\} N*x_{i}\left(1-x_{i}\right)^{N-1} *i \)

Is it the actual average? If so, how to simplify it? Here integration is infinite times.regards,
Bincy

---------- Post added at 17:44 ---------- Previous post was at 16:41 ----------

I would like to add one more general point and kindly seeking the confirmation from you.

That is,

If the prob distribution of a RV X is a fn of another RV Y, X itself would be a fn of Y.
 
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The answer(mean of I) is N since the probability of success in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on is geometric with parameter 1/N. Ignore my 2nd and 3rd posts
 

FAQ: Probability distribution of a RV is a function of another RV

What is a probability distribution of a random variable (RV)?

A probability distribution of a random variable is a function that assigns probabilities to all possible outcomes of that variable. It shows the likelihood of each outcome occurring.

What is a random variable (RV)?

A random variable is a numerical value that is assigned to each possible outcome of a random experiment. It is often denoted by the letter X and can take on discrete or continuous values.

How is the probability distribution of a RV related to another RV?

The probability distribution of a RV can be influenced by another RV if the two variables are dependent on each other. In this case, the probability distribution of one RV is a function of the other RV.

What does it mean for two RVs to be dependent?

Two RVs are dependent if the outcome of one variable affects the outcome of the other variable. This can be shown through a correlation or causal relationship between the two variables.

How is the probability distribution of a RV affected by dependent RVs?

If two RVs are dependent, the probability distribution of one RV will be affected by the values of the other RV. This means that the likelihood of certain outcomes for one RV will change depending on the values of the other RV.

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