More on Shortest Confidence Intervals
- 1 May 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The American Statistician
- Vol. 47 (2) , 117-119
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00031305.1993.10475953
Abstract
Confidence intervals for a single unknown parameter are often derived by using a pivotal quantity. We present an elementary method for deriving the shortest such interval. The method yields intervals in several cases which have previously required separate analyses using more advanced techniques. In addition, it is suitable for introduction in a senior undergraduate level course in mathematical statistics.Keywords
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