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Exponential-mean confidence interval by pivot inversion ((Yˉ/(1+z/n​),Yˉ/(1−z/n​)))

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For an exponential distribution with mean θ, the maximum-likelihood estimator is Yˉ and n​(Yˉ−θ)/θ converges to a standard normal distribution. Inverting the event that this pivot lies between −z and z gives the displayed confidence interval, provided n>z2. Its two-sided coverage probability has error O(n−1), because the first Edgeworth expansion term is even and cancels between the two tails.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2003 / iii / Paper 41 / 1 / i / Solution

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