7. Let X1, X2, ..., Xn be a random sample from a population with density Function f(x; 0) = {" e-(x- if 0 < x < ∞ otherwise, 0 Probability and Mathematical Statistics 529 where ER is an unknown parameter. Then show that Q = X(1) - 0 is a pivotal quantity. Using this pivotal quantity find a 100(1 - a)% confidence nterval for 0.

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7. Let X1, X2, ..., Xn be a random sample from a population with density
function
f(x; 0) =
=
Loven
if <x<
otherwise,
Probability and Mathematical Statistics
529
where ER is an unknown parameter. Then show that Q = X(1) - 0 is a
pivotal quantity. Using this pivotal quantity find a 100(1 - a)% confidence
interval for 0.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Let X1, X2, ..., Xn be a random sample from a population with density function f(x; 0) = = Loven if <x< otherwise, Probability and Mathematical Statistics 529 where ER is an unknown parameter. Then show that Q = X(1) - 0 is a pivotal quantity. Using this pivotal quantity find a 100(1 - a)% confidence interval for 0.
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