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mia

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If there are two unbiased estimators of a parameter, the one whose variance is smaller is said to be relatively efficient.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In order to predict with 98 confidence the expected value of y for a given value of x in a simple linear regression problem, a random sample of 15 observations is taken. Which of the following t-table values listed below would be used?
 a. 1.350
  b. 1.771
  c. 2.160
  d. 2.650


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Ptupou85

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

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mia

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Excellent

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