Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Master's report
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences (MS)
College, School or Department Name
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Advisor
Iosif Pinelis
Abstract
This report reviews literature on the rate of convergence of maximum likelihood estimators and establishes a Central Limit Theorem, which yields an O(1/sqrt(n)) rate of convergence of the maximum likelihood estimator under somewhat relaxed smoothness conditions. These conditions include the existence of a one-sided derivative in θ of the pdf, compared to up to three that are classically required. A verification through simulation is included in the end of the report.
Recommended Citation
Halonen, Brent, "RATE OF CONVERGENCE OF MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD ESTIMATORS UNDER RELAXED SMOOTHNESS CONDITIONS ON THE LIKELIHOOD FUNCTION", Master's report, Michigan Technological University, 2015.