Suppose that X₁, X2, . . ., X₁ and Y₁, Y₂ , . . Yn are independent . random samples from populations with means µ₁ and µ₂ and variances o² and o² respectively. Show that X - Y is a consistent estimator of μ₁ − μ₂.
Suppose that X₁, X2, . . ., X₁ and Y₁, Y₂ , . . Yn are independent . random samples from populations with means µ₁ and µ₂ and variances o² and o² respectively. Show that X - Y is a consistent estimator of μ₁ − μ₂.
Calculus For The Life Sciences
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Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables
Problem 10E
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that X₁, X₂,
Xn and Y₁, Y2, .
Yn are independent
random samples from populations with means ₁ and ₂ and variances of and o2,
respectively. Show that X - Y is a consistent estimator of μ₁ - 2.
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