Point estimation

The Open University (OpenLearn)

Type

Online course

Field

Science and research

Where

Online

When

Self-paced, start any time

Length

About 10 hours

Apply by

Open

Cost

Free; free statement of participation

Perks

Free statement of participation

Maximum likelihood estimators, log-likelihood, estimator bias and variance, and the Cramer-Rao lower bound. Open to: learners comfortable with calculus; Level 2 intermediate. The catch: the first section involves a lot of differentiation, and a free account is needed for the certificate. Start without signing up on the course page.

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