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Convolves the two pmfs, takes the expectation of the sum, and checks it against E(X) + E(Y).

Usage

EsumConv(values_x, probs_x, values_y, probs_y)

Arguments

values_x, probs_x

the pmf of X; probs must sum to 1.

values_y, probs_y

the pmf of Y, independent of X.

Value

list(e_sum, e_x_plus_e_y).

References

Morin, D. J. (2016). Probability: For the Enthusiastic Beginner. Createspace. Eqs (3.11)-(3.12).

Examples

EsumConv(1:2, c(0.5, 0.5), 1:3, rep(1 / 3, 3))$e_sum
#> [1] 3.5