SOLUTION: A parameter associated with a particular population needs to be estimated. Which of the following describes an unbiased estimator? (Select One)
1) an estimator that is equal to
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Question 148695: A parameter associated with a particular population needs to be estimated. Which of the following describes an unbiased estimator? (Select One)
1) an estimator that is equal to the value of the parameter
2)an estimator that has an expected balue that is equal to the value of the parameter
3) an estimator that has a value t hat approaches the value of th eparamter as the sample size increases
4) an estimator that is not influenced by other estimators
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2) is the correct answer
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