A Comparison of Approximate Interval Estimators for the Bernoulli Parameter

Abstract

The goal of this paper is to compare the accuracy of two approximate confidence interval estimators for the Bernoulli parameter p. The approximate confidence intervals are based on the normal and Poisson approximations to the binomial distribution. Charts are given to indicate which approximation is appropriate for certain sample sizes and point estimators. Confidence interval, Binomial distribution, Bernoulli distribution, Poisson distribution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA276322

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  • Kishor S. Trivedi
  • Lawrence Leemis

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