Let Y1, Y2, . . . , Yn denote a random sample

Chapter 9, Problem 39E

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QUESTION:

Let \(Y_{1}, Y_{2}, \ldots, Y_{n}\) denote a random sample from a Poisson distribution with parameter \(\lambda\). Show by conditioning that \(\sum_{i=1}^{n} Y_{i}\) is sufficient for \(\lambda\).

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

Y1, Y2,...,Yn

\lambda

\sum_i=1^n Y_i

\lambda

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QUESTION:

Let \(Y_{1}, Y_{2}, \ldots, Y_{n}\) denote a random sample from a Poisson distribution with parameter \(\lambda\). Show by conditioning that \(\sum_{i=1}^{n} Y_{i}\) is sufficient for \(\lambda\).

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

Y1, Y2,...,Yn

\lambda

\sum_i=1^n Y_i

\lambda

ANSWER:

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Define  as the sum of n independent Poisson variables.

Then,

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