Let the random variable Y possess a uniform distribution on the interval (0,1). Use the transformation method to find the pdf (probability density function) of the random variable W = √Y. What is the name of this distribution? Also, find the expected value of W. Let X and Yh

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1.1. Let the random variable y possess a uniform distribution on the interval (0,1). Use the
transformation method to find the pdf (probability density function) of the random variable
W = √Y. What is the name of this distribution? Also, find the expected value of W.
1.2. Let X and Y be independent rand
Transcribed Image Text:1.1. Let the random variable y possess a uniform distribution on the interval (0,1). Use the transformation method to find the pdf (probability density function) of the random variable W = √Y. What is the name of this distribution? Also, find the expected value of W. 1.2. Let X and Y be independent rand
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