A Robust Estimator Is One That

question 77

Multiple Choice

A robust estimator is one that:

• A) is unbiased and symmetrical about zero.
• B) is consistent and is also mound-shaped.
• C) is efficient and less spread out.
• D) is not sensitive to moderate departure from the assumption of normality in the population.

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Definitions:

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