MORE ON SHORTEST CONFIDENCE-INTERVALS

被引:16
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作者
JUOLA, RC
机构
来源
AMERICAN STATISTICIAN | 1993年 / 47卷 / 02期
关键词
PARAMETRIC FAMILY OF DENSITIES; PIVOTAL QUANTITY METHOD;
D O I
10.2307/2685191
中图分类号
O21 [概率论与数理统计]; C8 [统计学];
学科分类号
020208 ; 070103 ; 0714 ;
摘要
Confidence intervals for a single unknown parameter are often derived by using a pivotal quantity. We present an elementary method for deriving the shortest such interval. The method yields intervals in several cases which have previously required separate analyses using more advanced techniques. In addition, it is suitable for introduction in a senior undergraduate level course in mathematical statistics.
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页码:117 / 119
页数:3
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