 Maximum-likelihood estimator (source code)

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= Maximum-likelihood estimator

= MLE
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= Maximum-likelihood estimate
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An MLE maximizes sample likelihood. Regularly, $\sqrt n(\widehat\theta-\theta)\Rightarrow N(0,I(\theta)^{-1})$; parameter-dependent support can change both rate and limit.

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