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A random sample from a population is given below. 35, 45, 40, 42, 39, 55 and 63. Obtain the moment estimator of the population mean.

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The moment estimator of the population mean is simply the sample mean, which provides an unbiased estimate of the true population mean.

Updated On: Mar 14, 2026

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