Math Problem Statement
Find the maximum likelihood estimator for the parameter λ of the Poisson distribution on the basis of a sample of size n . Also, find its variance.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Poisson Distribution
Maximum Likelihood Estimation
Variance
Formulas
Poisson distribution PMF
Likelihood function
Log-likelihood function
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced
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