Let Y1,..., Yn denote a random sample from the density function given by fy (yla, 0) = 1 ya-le- for y > 0, where a > 0 is known and r() is the gamma function. Find the MLE of 0.

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Let Y1,..., Yn denote a random sample from the density function given by
fy (yla, 0) =
F(a)0aY"e3 for y >0,
where a > 0 is known and r(-) is the gamma function.
Find the MLE of 0.
Transcribed Image Text:Let Y1,..., Yn denote a random sample from the density function given by fy (yla, 0) = F(a)0aY"e3 for y >0, where a > 0 is known and r(-) is the gamma function. Find the MLE of 0.
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