MHB Proving of Y=g(X) as a continuous random variable

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If X is a continuous random variable and g is a continuous function defined on X, then Y = g(X) is also a continuous random variable. The proof relies on the continuity of the cumulative distribution function F_X(x), which is continuous for continuous random variables. Since g is continuous, the inverse function g^{-1}(y) is also continuous, allowing for the transformation of probabilities. Consequently, the cumulative distribution function F_Y(y) can be expressed in terms of F_X, confirming that Y maintains continuity. This establishes that Y = g(X) is indeed a continuous random variable.
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If X is a continuous random variable and g is a continuous function
defined on X (Ω), then Y = g(X ) is a continuous random variable.
Prove or disprove it.
 
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bl00d said:
If X is a continuous random variable and g is a continuous function
defined on X (Ω), then Y = g(X ) is a continuous random variable.
Prove or disprove it.

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