5. (12 marks) Consider a simple random sample x..X, from the shifted exponential proba- bility density...
(8) For { X,, , .Х.) a random sample fromthe shifted exponential density f(x,f, θ) = _ e-(s-0)/ß on x 2 0, where β > 0 and 0-0, find a consistent estimator of 0+B. Why is it consistent? Next, find a consistent estimator of p2. Finally, find a consistent estimator for B. 14]
(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...
(9) 112 pts] An exponentially distributed random variable, call it X, has the following probability density function: f(x)-Be-ex , x > 0, θ > 0. Note that E(X) and VX-สั่ 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 sample...
(9) 112 pts] An exponentially distributed random variable, call it X, has the following probability density function: f(x)-Be-ex , x > 0, θ > 0. Note that E(X) and VX-สั่ 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 sample...
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.
5. (4 marks) Let X1, X2, ..., X, be a random sample from an exponential distribution with parameter A. Then it is known that E(X) = = Also, 21 i X has a chi-squared distribution with 2n degrees of freedom. Suppose that the time to failure of a component is exponentially distributed. The seven independent components have the failure times: 81, 16, 5, 11, 52, 90, 23 Using these observations, test whether the true average lifetime (u) is less than...
[20 marks] Let xi, . . . , Xn be a random sample drawn independently from a one-parameter curved normal distribution which has density -oo 〈 x 〈 oo, θ > 0, 2πθ nx, and r2 - enote T-1 Tn (d) [3 marks] Find the maximum likelihood estimator θ2 of. (You do not need to perform the second derivative test.) (e) 3 marks Find the Fisher information T( (f) [3 marks] Is θ2 an MVUE of θ? Justify your answer....
8. Let X1,...,Xn denote a random sample of size n from an exponential distribution with density function given by, 1 -x/0 -e fx(x) MSE(1). Hint: What is the (a) Show that distribution of Y/1)? nY1 is an unbiased estimator for 0 and find (b) Show that 02 = Yn is an unbiased estimator for 0 and find MSE(O2). (c) Find the efficiency of 01 relative to 02. Which estimate is "better" (i.e. more efficient)? 8. Let X1,...,Xn denote a random...
Let > 0 and let X1, X2, ..., Xn be a random sample from the distribution with the probability density function f(x; 1) = 212x3e-dız?, x > 0. a. Find E(X), where k > -4. Enter a formula below. Use * for multiplication, / for divison, ^ for power, lam for \, Gamma for the function, and pi for the mathematical constant 11. For example, lam^k*Gamma(k/2)/pi means ik r(k/2)/ I. Hint 1: Consider u = 1x2 or u = x2....
5. Consider a random sample Y1, . . . , Yn from a distribution with pdf f(y|θ) = 1 θ 2 xe−x/θ , 0 < x < ∞. Calculate the ML estimator of θ. 6. Consider the pdf g(y|α) = c(1 + αy2 ), −1 < y < 1. (a) Show that g(y|α) is a pdf when c = 3 6 + 2α . (b) Calculate E(Y ) and E(Y 2 ). Referencing your calculations, explain why M1 can’t be...