Problem 4: Suppose Y is a single observation from an exponential distribution with mean 6. Show using the method of moment generating functions that U-2 is a pivotal quantity. What is the distribution of U?!
Problem 4: Suppose Y is a single observation from an exponential distribution with mean 6. Show using the method of moment generating functions that U-2 is a pivotal quantity. What is the distribution of U?!
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Suppose Y is a single observation from an exponential distribution with mean . Show using the method
of moment generating functions that U = 2 is a pivotal quantity. What is the distribution of U?!
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