Let b be a maximum likelihood estimator for a parameter . Say whether each of the following

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Let bθ be a maximum likelihood estimator for a parameter θ.

Say whether each of the following statements is true or false.

a. θ is a random variable.

b. bθ is a random variable.

c. Var(bθ) is a random variable.

d. sd(bθ) is a random variable.

e. se(bθ) is a random variable.

f. The upper and lower 95% confidence limits for θ are random variables.

g. sd(bθ) can be computed from the sample data.

h. se(bθ) can be computed from the sample data.

i. The 95% confidence interval can be computed from the sample data.

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Mathematics And Statistics For Science

ISBN: 9783031053177

1st Edition

Authors: James Sneyd, Rachel M. Fewster, Duncan McGillivray

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