The Maximum Likelihood Estimate (MLE) Can Be Determined by Doing

question 7

Multiple Choice

The maximum likelihood estimate (MLE) can be determined by doing which of the following?

• A) Across the whole range of possible parameter values, we calculate the likelihood and the MLE is the largest probability value.
• B) Across the whole range of possible parameter values, we calculate the likelihood and the MLE is the smallest probability value.
• C) Across the whole range of possible parameter values, we calculate the log-likelihood and the MLE is the parameter that gives the largest value.
• D) Across the whole range of possible parameter values, we calculate the log-likelihood and the MLE is the parameter that gives the smallest value.

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