2D Random Vector $\boldsymbol{(X, Y)}$ Distribution Experiment

Core Theory

1. Random Vector

If $X, Y$ are random variables defined on the same probability space, then $(X, Y)$ is called a 2D random vector.

2. Joint Cumulative Distribution Function (Joint CDF)
$$F(x, y) = P(X \le x, Y \le y)$$
3. Joint Probability Density Function (Joint PDF)

For continuous random vectors, if there exists a non-negative function $f(x, y)$ such that:

$$F(x, y) = \int_{-\infty}^{y} \int_{-\infty}^{x} f(u, v) \,du\,dv$$

Current Model: Bivariate Normal Distribution

$$f(x,y) = \frac{1}{2\pi\sigma_x\sigma_y\sqrt{1-\rho^2}} \exp\left[-\frac{1}{2(1-\rho^2)} Q(x,y)\right]$$ where $\rho$ is the correlation coefficient that controls the degree of linear correlation between X and Y.

Joint Probability Density Surface $z = f(x, y)$

Drag to rotate view, adjust parameters to observe the effect of correlation $\rho$

Marginal Distribution and CDF Projection Concepts

● The volume under the surface equals 1

● Cross-sections along axes are marginal probability densities