(b) (10%) Show that E(Y|x) = x + θ. In accordance with the theory, the expected value of X + θ is that of Y, namely, 3θ / 2, and the variance of X + θ is less than that of Y. Show the variance of X is in face 5θ^2 / 4.

題組內容

5、(20%) Let the random variables X and Y have the joint p.d.f. f(x, y) = (2/θ²)exp(-(x+y)/θ), 0 < x < y < ∞, zero elsewhere. (Hint: $\Gamma(z) = \int_0^\infty t^{z-1} e^{-t} dt$, and $\Gamma(n) = (n-1)!$ for $n = 1, 2, \ldots, \Gamma(1) = 0! = 1$)

二、(24%) Suppose you are the internal auditor of Taipei Company. While reviewing the company's records for 2018 and 2019, you discover that no adjustments have yet been made for the items listed below. Items: 1. Interest income of $15,000 was not accrued at the end of 2018. It was recorded when received in March 2019. 2. A equipment costing $9,000 was expensed when purchased on September 1, 2018. It is expected to have a 6-year life with no residual value. The company typically uses straight-line depreciation for all fixed assets. 3. Research costs of $36,000 were incurred early in 2018. They were capitalized and were to be amortized over a 6-year period. Amortization of $6,000 was recorded for 2018 and $6,000 for 2019. 4. On February 1, 2018, Taipei leased a machine for 6 years at a monthly rental of $9,000. On that date, the company paid the following amounts, which were expensed when paid. 5. The company received $32,000 from a customer at the beginning of 2018 for services that it is to perform evenly over a 4-year period beginning in 2018. None of the amount received was reported as unearned revenue at the end of 2018. 6. Merchandise inventory costing $20,000 was in the warehouse at December 31, 2018, but was incorrectly omitted from the physical count at that date. Taipei company uses the periodic inventory method. Instructions Indicate the effect of any errors on the net income figure reported on the income statement for the year ending December 31, 2018, and the retained earnings figure reported on the statement of financial position at December 31, 2019. Assume all amounts are material and ignore income tax effects. Using the following format , enter the appropriate dollar amounts in the appropriate columns. Consider each item independent of the other items. It is not necessary to total the columns on the grid.

題組內容

相關申論題

相關試卷