Practice mode Statistical Inference

Because E(x̄) = ____, x̄ is said to be an unbiased estimator of the population mean. Which symbol fills the blank?

Correct answer B. μ

Explanation

An estimator is unbiased when its expected value equals the parameter; the sample mean satisfies E(x̄) = μ.

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