gobbler80
gobbler80 gobbler80
  • 19-03-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Why are unbiased estimators preferred over biased estimators?

Respuesta :

jessieoweh
jessieoweh jessieoweh
  • 20-03-2020

Answer:

Generally an unbiased statistic is preferred over a biased statistic. This is because there is a long run tendency of the biased statistic to under/over estimate the true value of the population parameter. Unbiasedness does not guarantee that an estimator will be close to the population parameter.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what is the role of connotation in literature?
The length of a swimming pool is 8m longer than its width and the area is 105m2
Nina uses an average of 40 litres of diesel each week. Diesel is £1.30 per litre. how much does she spend on diesel each week?
What is the purpose of hijab?
X^2-5x-24=0 3x^2+x-4=0 Solve by factoring or using the quadratic formula
what are urban legends?
What nation is on a peninsula
Where exactly is Kenya located in the map?
what are the functions of pharynx
calculate the average speed of a car stuck in traffic that drives 12 kilometers in 2 hours