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Suppose a random sample of size n is drawn from a normal pdf where the mean μ is known but the variance σ2 is unknown. Use the method of maximum likelihood to find a formula for ˆσ2. Compare your answer to the maximum likelihood estimator found in Example 5.2.4.
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Introduction To Mathematical Statistics And Its Applications
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