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ML estimationLet 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
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Natural estimatorsThe random variables Xi are i.i.d. and satisfy E[X2i]=θ. Use a natural estimator to calculate an estimate of
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CI's via the CLTThe sample mean estimate Θˆ of the mean of a random variable with variance 1, based on 100 samples, happened
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A simple CILet θ be an unknown parameter, and let X be uniform on the interval [θ−0.5,θ+0.5]. Is [X−2,X+2] an 80%
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Confidence interval interpretationEvery day, I try to estimate an unknown parameter using a fresh data set. I look at the data
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Bias and MSEWe estimate the unknown mean θ of a random variable X with unit variance by forming the sample mean
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Estimator propertiesWe estimate the unknown mean θ of a random variable X (where X has a finite and positive variance) by
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CLT for the binomialLet X be binomial with parameters n=49 and p=1/10. The mean of X is: unanswered The standard deviation of X
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CLT practiceThe random variables Xi are i.i.d. with mean 2 and standard deviation equal to 3. Assume that the Xi are
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CLTLet Xn be i.i.d. random variables with mean zero and variance σ2. Let Sn=X1+⋯+Xn. Let Φ stand for the standard normal
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We saw that if we want to have a probability of at least 95% that the poll results are within 1 percentage point of the truth,
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By the argument in the last video, if the Xi are i.i.d. with mean μ and variance σ2 , and if Mn=(X1+⋯+Xn)/n , then we have
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Tossing a triple of coinsWe have a red coin, for which P(Heads)=0.4, a green coin, for which P(Heads)=0.5, and a yellow coin,
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Maximum likelihood estimationThe random variables X1,X2,…,Xn are continuous, independent, and distributed according to the
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Airline overbookingFor any given flight, an airline tries to sell as many tickets as possible. Suppose that on average, 20% of
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The sample meanLet X be a continuous random variable. We know that it takes values between 0 and 6, but we do not know its
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Find the limitsLet Sn be the number of successes in n independent Bernoulli trials, where the probability of success at each
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Convergence in probability.For each of the following sequences, determine whether it converges in probability to a constant. If
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Let X and Y be independent positive random variables. Let Z=X/Y . In what follows, all occurrences of x , y , z are assumed to
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What is the conditional probability P(Heads|X=1/4)?
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For a given percentile range, what are the most ideal stock options to invest in for long-term growth?
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What is the probability that X and -Y sum to a negative value?
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9. Write a paragraph about the asteroid theory of dinosaur extinction. Be sure to include any geological evidence.
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1. How does chronic stress affect the reproductive system women?2. How might chronic stress affect the healing of a broken bone?
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What is the potential energy of an electron and proton in a hydrogen atom if the distance between them is 5.3*10^-11?ANSWER
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An electrician charges a customer $260 for 4 hours. He charges one customer $150 for 2 hours. How much does he charge for his
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I honestly can't figure out how to draw this structure and it's especially difficult for online homework. I've used up 2 tries
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What is the final pressure gas sample that is subjected to a temperature change from 22.0 C to 30.0 C and a volume change from
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Use the double angle formula to verify the identity cotxsin2x=1+cos2x
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Find the value of tangent of angle A, given cos2A = 4/5, and A terminates in quadrant 2
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find sin(s+t), given that sin t=1/3, t in quadrant 2, and cos s = -2/5, s in quadrant 3
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the angle of depression from the top of a building to a point on the ground is 32degrees30', how far is the point of the ground
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The angle of depression from the top of the building to a point on the ground is 29degrees30', the point of the ground is 36
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A plane flies 1.3 hr at 100mph on a bearing of N40degreesE. It then turns and flies 1.5hr at the same speed on a bearing of
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A ship leaves its homeport and sails on a bearing of N28degrees10'E. Another ship leaves the same port at the same time and
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assume a pulley has a radius of 12.96 cm. If it takes 18 seconds for 56 cm of belt to go around the pulley, find the angular
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Having problems with less than/greater than decimals. Wanted to double check some answers.a)0.5_1.0 My Answer is < b)3.2_3.02 My
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What is “institutional discrimination?” Give an example
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How would you purify decanoic acid contaminated with biphenyl? what method and solvent.Please help me
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