Statistics 2024 Paper I 50 marks Compulsory Solve

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(a) Two events A and B are such that P(A) = 1/3, P(B) = 1/4 and P(A|B) + P(B|A) = 2/3. Evaluate the following: (i) P(A^c ∪ B^c) (5 marks) (ii) P(A|B^c) + P(B|A^c) (5 marks) (b) Suppose the joint probability function of two random variables X and Y is f(x, y) = (xy^(x-1))/3; x = 1, 2, 3 and 0 < y < 1. Compute the following: (i) P(X ≥ 2 and Y ≥ 1/2) (5 marks) (ii) P(X ≥ 2) (5 marks) (c) Let X₁, X₂, ... is a sequence of independent and identically distributed random variables with mean (μ) and variance (σ²) < ∞, and assume Sₙ = X₁ + X₂ + ... + Xₙ. Show that WLLN does not hold for sequence ⟨Sₙ⟩ of random variables. (10 marks) (d) Write the criterion of a good estimator. Let X₁, X₂ be iid P(λ) random variables, then show that T = X₁ + X₂ is sufficient while T = X₁ + 2X₂ is not sufficient for estimating λ. (10 marks) (e) For testing H₀: μ = 100 vs. H₁: μ ≠ 100, a random sample of size 50 is drawn from a normal population with unknown mean μ and variance 200. If α = 0.05, then obtain the critical region. (10 marks)

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(a) दो घटनाएँ A और B इस प्रकार हैं कि P(A) = 1/3, P(B) = 1/4 और P(A|B) + P(B|A) = 2/3. निम्नलिखित के मान निकालिए : (i) P(A^c ∪ B^c) (5) (ii) P(A|B^c) + P(B|A^c) (5) (b) मान लीजिए कि दो यादृच्छिक चरों X और Y का संयुक्त प्रायिकता फलन f(x, y) = (xy^(x-1))/3; x = 1, 2, 3 और 0 < y < 1 है। निम्नलिखित का परिकलन कीजिए : (i) P(X ≥ 2 और Y ≥ 1/2) (5) (ii) P(X ≥ 2) (5) (c) मान लीजिए कि X₁, X₂, ... स्वतंत्र और सर्वसम बाँटित यादृच्छिक चरों का एक अनुक्रम है, जिसका माध्य (μ) और प्रसरण (σ²) < ∞ है, तथा मान लीजिए कि Sₙ = X₁ + X₂ + ... + Xₙ है। दर्शाइए कि यादृच्छिक चरों का अनुक्रम ⟨Sₙ⟩ दुर्बल बहुत संख्या नियम (WLLN) का पालन नहीं करता है। (10) (d) एक अच्छे आकलक का मापदंड लिखिए। माना कि X₁, X₂ स्वतंत्र और सर्वसम बाँटित (iid) P(λ) यादृच्छिक चर हैं, तब दर्शाइए कि λ के आकलन के लिए T = X₁ + X₂ पर्याप्त है, जबकि T = X₁ + 2X₂ पर्याप्त नहीं है। (10) (e) H₀: μ = 100 विरुद्ध H₁: μ ≠ 100 के परीक्षण के लिए अज्ञात माध्य μ और प्रसरण 200 वाली एक प्रसामान्य समष्टि से आमाप 50 का एक यादृच्छिक प्रतिदर्श लिया गया है। यदि α = 0.05 है, तो कांतिक क्षेत्र प्राप्त कीजिए। (10)

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Solve this multi-part numerical problem by allocating time proportionally to marks: approximately 20% for (a), 20% for (b), 20% for (c), 20% for (d), and 20% for (e). Begin each sub-part by stating the relevant formula or theorem, show complete step-by-step working, and conclude with clearly boxed final answers. For (c) and (d), include brief theoretical justification before numerical demonstration.

Key points expected

  • For (a): Use P(A|B) + P(B|A) = 2/3 to find P(A∩B) = 1/12, then apply De Morgan's laws for P(A^c ∪ B^c) = 1 - P(A∩B) = 11/12
  • For (a)(ii): Calculate conditional probabilities using P(A|B^c) = [P(A) - P(A∩B)]/P(B^c) and similar for P(B|A^c), yielding 1/9 + 1/8 = 17/72
  • For (b): Integrate joint PDF over appropriate regions; for (i) sum x=2,3 and integrate y from 1/2 to 1; for (ii) marginalize over y
  • For (c): Show WLLN fails by proving Var(S_n)/n² → σ² ≠ 0, so S_n/n does not converge in probability to μ (unlike sample mean)
  • For (d): State sufficiency criterion (Factorization theorem), show T=X₁+X₂ ∼ P(2λ) allows factorization, while T=X₁+2X₂ does not
  • For (e): Construct z-test with σ²=200, n=50; critical region |z| > 1.96 becomes |x̄ - 100| > 3.92 or x̄ < 96.08 or x̄ > 103.92

Evaluation rubric

DimensionWeightMax marksExcellentAveragePoor
Setup correctness20%10Correctly identifies all given parameters, states appropriate theorems (De Morgan's, Factorization, CLT/WLLN, Neyman-Pearson), and sets up proper probability spaces for each sub-partIdentifies most parameters correctly but misses some setup details or uses slightly inappropriate theorem statementsMajor errors in identifying given information, wrong theorems stated, or fundamentally incorrect probability space setup
Method choice20%10Selects optimal methods: intersection formula for (a), integration/summation for (b), variance analysis for (c), Factorization theorem for (d), z-test construction for (e); all methods are efficient and mathematically soundUses acceptable but suboptimal methods, or correct methods with minor inefficiencies; may use definition instead of theorem for sufficiencyWrong methods chosen (e.g., assumes independence in (a), uses discrete sum instead of integral in (b), confuses WLLN with SLLN in (c))
Computation accuracy20%10All calculations precise: P(A∩B)=1/12, (a)(i)=11/12, (a)(ii)=17/72, (b) integrals evaluate correctly, (e) critical values exactly 96.08 and 103.92; no arithmetic errorsMinor arithmetic slips (e.g., fraction addition errors, integration constants mishandled) but methodologically correct approachMajor computational errors, wrong final values, or algebraic mistakes that propagate through solutions
Interpretation20%10Explains why WLLN fails for ⟨S_n⟩ vs holds for ⟨S_n/n⟩; interprets sufficiency intuitively (T captures all λ-information); explains critical region's meaning for hypothesis testingBrief interpretation provided but lacks depth or misses connection between theoretical result and practical implicationNo interpretation provided, or misinterprets results (e.g., claims WLLN holds for S_n, confuses sufficient with unbiased)
Final answer & units20%10All six sub-part answers clearly stated and boxed: (a)(i) 11/12, (a)(ii) 17/72, (b) numerical values, (c) proved statement, (d) proved statements, (e) critical region explicitly defined; proper probability notation throughoutMost answers present but some unclear or unboxed; minor notation inconsistenciesMissing answers, wrong values presented confidently, or answers without proper probability/measurement units where applicable

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