Probability y1< y2 < ... < x < ... yn

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Probability y1< y2 < ... < x < ... yn

by hugomcp » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:45 am
Let y1,..yn be drawn from a normal distribution width known parameters.
Let x be drawn from another normal distribution with knowon parameters.

If the set {y1,...,yn, x} is ordered, what is the probability that x appears in the "k" position?
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by karanrulz4ever » Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:00 pm
Can you pls state the source of this question?