Method of Moments Estimation for Rectangular Distribution

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The discussion focuses on the Method of Moments Estimation for rectangularly distributed random variables, specifically addressing the estimation of the parameter 'a' in the interval [0,a]. The sufficient statistic T(X) is defined as the maximum of the sample, T(X) = max(X_1, X_2, ..., X_n). Participants confirm that the rectangular distribution is equivalent to the uniform distribution and outline the process of equating sample moments to population moments to derive the estimator, with the first sample moment being x̄ = a/2, leading to the conclusion that a = 2x̄.

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ok, X_1,X_2,...,X_n are independent(and unbiased) rectangular distributed random variables over the interval [0,a]

It is known that T(X)=max(X_1,X_2,...,X_n) is sufficient. i am supposed to find the moment estimator for a using the method of moments.

i know I'm supposed to equate the first k sample moments to the corresponding k population moments and solve the resulting system of equations, but i have a few questions:

1.is the rectangular distribution the same as the uniform distribution?

2.to get me started so i understand what to do, what is the first sample and population moment?
 
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something like this:
sample moment = the population moment:
x_bar=a/2 -> a=2*x_bar
 

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