Suppose that X1, X2, ..., Xn is a random sample with a probability law P(x) = {0x₁ 9x, six = si x = 1, 2, 3, 4; otherwise Where is an unknown parameter. A. Get an estimator of 8 by the method of the moments. B. Prove that the estimator is unbiased.

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Suppose that X1, X2, ..., Xn is a random sample with a probability law
P(x) = {0x,
0
Where 8 is an unknown parameter.
si x = 1,2,3, 4;
otherwise
A. Get an estimator of 0 by the method of the moments.
B. Prove that the estimator is unbiased.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that X1, X2, ..., Xn is a random sample with a probability law P(x) = {0x, 0 Where 8 is an unknown parameter. si x = 1,2,3, 4; otherwise A. Get an estimator of 0 by the method of the moments. B. Prove that the estimator is unbiased.
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