A(n) Estimator Is One for Which the Probability That Its

question 43

Multiple Choice

A(n) estimator is one for which the probability that its value is close to the value of the parameter increases as the sample size increases.

• A)unbiased
• B)consistent
• C)biased
• D)inconsistent

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