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Assignment #1: Basics of probability and random variables

Detection and Estimation Theory (COM – 598)


Submission Deadline: 24-08-2025

Problem 1: A coin is tossed three times with each 3-tuple outcome being equally likely. Find
the probability of obtaining (H, T, H) if it is known that the outcome has 2 heads. Do this by
using conditional probability. (5)

Problem 2: A digital communication system transmits one of three values: -1, 0, 1. A


channel adds noise to cause the decoder to sometimes make an error. The error rates are
12.5% if -1 is transmitted, 75% if a 0 is transmitted, and 12.5% if a 1 is transmitted. If the
probability for the various symbols being transmitted are P(-1) = P(1) = 0.25 and P(0) = 0.5,
find the probability of error. (5)

Problem 3: The cumulative distribution function of the continuous random variable V is

(a) What is c? (3)


(b) What is P(V > 4)? (2)
(c) What is P(-3 < V < 0)? (2)
(d) What is the value of a such that P(V > a) = 2/3? (3)

Problem 4: The discrete random variable 𝑋 has the following CDF

(a) Plot the CDF. (3)


(b) Draw the PMF of X. (2)
(c) Find 𝐸[𝑋]. (2)
(d) Find 𝑉ar[𝑋]. (3)
Problem 5. (5*2=10)

Problem 6: (5+5)
Let X, Y be i.i.d. random variables with distribution N(0,α). Show that PDF of Z = X 2 + Y 2
follows exponential distribution.
What will be the PDF for sum of squares of N such Random Variables where each follows
standard Gaussian distribution. Show your steps to arrive at the answer.
Problem 7: (5)

Problem 8: (5)

Problem 9: (10)

Problem 10: (10)

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