Suppose that we want to estimate the true rate, r, of covid-positive people in a population (where they are reluctant to disclose their status). We use the two-coin-toss methods, and those who toss two heads will lie about their status, reporting the opposite status. After flipping their coins, 32% of the people report that they are covid-positive.   What is our estimate for the rate, r, of covid-positive people in this population?

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Suppose that we want to estimate the true rate, r, of covid-positive people in a population (where they are reluctant to disclose their status). We use the two-coin-toss methods, and those who toss two heads will lie about their status, reporting the opposite status. After flipping their coins, 32% of the people report that they are covid-positive.

 

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