1.2. Let X and Y be independent standard normal random variables. Determine the pdf of W = X² + y². Find the mean and the variance of U = =W.

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1.2. Let X and Y be independent standard normal random variables. Determine the pdf of
W = x² + y². Find the mean and the variance of U = W.
Transcribed Image Text:1.2. Let X and Y be independent standard normal random variables. Determine the pdf of W = x² + y². Find the mean and the variance of U = W.
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