Let K be a Poisson random variable with parameter λ : its PMF is

pK(k;λ)=λke−λk!,for k=0,1,2,….

What is the ML estimate of λ based on a single observation K=k ? (Your answer should be an algebraic function of k using standard notation.)

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Answer = k

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