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darbym82

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on: Jun 24, 2018
Knowing that an estimator is unbiased only assures us that its expected value equals the parameter, but it does not tell us how close the estimator is to the parameter.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You use a(n) ___________________ _ interval whenever you want to estimate a one-time occurrence for a particular value of y when x is a given value.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


johnpizzaz

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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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