Let Y ~ N(0,1) be a standard Normal random variable and X = 2Y + W where W ~ N(0,1) is independent of Y. We would like to estimate Y by observing X, i.e., Y' = f(X). The goal is to minimize E(Y-f(X))^2.
a) Find the minimizing function Y' = f(X)
b) Find E(Y-f(X))^2