Which of the Following Is the Best Description of a Robust

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of a robust estimator?

• A) It is one that is unbiased and symmetrical about 0.
• B) It is one that is consistent and also mound-shaped.
• C) It is one that is efficient and less spread out.
• D) It is one that is not sensitive to a moderate departure from the assumption of normality in the population.

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