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3. A random variable X has probability density function f(x) (a-1)2-α for x > 1. (a) For independent observations In show that the log-likelihood is given by, (b) Hence derive an expression for the maximum likelihood estimate for α. (c) Suppose we observe data such that n 6 and Σ61 log(xi) 12. Show that the associated maximum likelihood estimate for α is given by α = 1.5.
4. Let X1, . . . , Xn be a random sample from a normal random variable X with probability density function f(x; θ) = (1/2θ 3 )x 2 e −x/θ , 0 < x < ∞, 0 < θ < ∞. (a) Find the likelihood function, L(θ), and the log-likelihood function, `(θ). (b) Find the maximum likelihood estimator of θ, ˆθ. (c) Is ˆθ unbiased? (d) What is the distribution of X? Find the moment estimator of θ, ˜θ.
6. Let Y be a continuous random variable with probability density function Oyo-1, for 0< y< k; f(y) 0, otherwise, where 0 > 1 and k > 0. (a) Show that k = 1. (b) Find E(Y) and Var(Y) in terms of 0. (c) Derive 6, the moment estimator of 0 based on a random sample Y1,...,Y. (d) Derive ô, the maximum likelihood estimator of 0 based on a random sample Y1,..., Yn. (e) A random sample of n =...
2. Suppose a certain random variable Y has the following probability density function: f(y)-0. 125y for 0< y < 4 (a) If a random sample of 40 observations is selected from this distribution, sketch the approximate probability distribution of - 10 where x is the sample mean. (4 pts) b) What is the mean and variance of x? (2 pts) (c) How large would the sample have to be in order for x to have a standard deviation of 0.01?...
2. A random variable has a probability density function given by: Bmx-(B+1) x20 x<m fx(x)= 10 where m>0 and B > 2. Let m and ß be constants; answer the questions in terms of m and B. (a) Find the cumulative distribution function (cdf) Fx(x) of this random variable; (b) Find the mean of X; (c) Find E[X']; and (d) Find the variance of X. [12 points]
Let X be a random variable with probability density function (pdf) given by fx(r0)o elsewhere where θ 0 is an unknown parameter. (a) Find the cumulative distribution function (cdf) for the random variable Y = θ and identify the distribution. Let X1,X2, . . . , Xn be a random sample of size n 〉 2 from fx (x10). (b) Find the maximum likelihood estimator, Ỗmle, for θ (c.) Find the Uniform Minimum Variance Unbiased Estimator (UMVUE), Bumvue, for 0...
Recall that X ∼ Exp(λ) if the probability density function of X is fX(x) = λe−λx for x ≥ 0. Let X1, . . . , Xn ∼ Exp(λ), where λ is an unknown parameter. Exponential random variables are often used to model the time between rare events, in which case λ is interpreted as the average number of events occurring per unit of time. Recall that X ~ Exp(A) if the probability density function of X is fx(x)-Ae-Az for...
Let X1, X2,... X,n be a random sample of size n from a distribution with probability density function obtain the maximum likelihood estimator of λ, λ. Calculate an estimate using this maximum likelihood estimator when 1 0.10, r2 0.20, 0.30, x 0.70.
(9) [12 pts] An exponentially distributed random variable, call it X, has the following probability density functior f(x)-oe ex , x > 0, θ > 0 Note that ElX] and VX]ー1 For the rest of this question, assume that you have a data set (xn1 consisting of a random sample of N observations of X. (a) Derive two different Method of Moments estimators for θ. HINT: remember that the MOM is based on the analogy principle, or the idea that...
A random variable X has probability density function given by... Using the transformation theorem, find the density function for the random variable Y = X^2 A random variable X has probability density function given by 5e-5z if x > 0 f (x) = otherwise. Using the transformation theorem, find the density function for the random variable Y = X².