Among the six measurements of the boiling point of a silsicon compound

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The discussion focuses on estimating the maximum likelihood failure rate (λ) for a telephone switching system, assuming an exponential distribution of time to failure. Participants analyze six measurements of the boiling point of a silicon compound, noting error sizes of 0.07, 0.03, 0.14, 0.08, and 0.03 degrees Celsius. The probability density function f(x; θ) = 2(θ - x)/θ² for 0 < x < θ is referenced, indicating a need for understanding statistical sampling and maximum likelihood estimation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of providing personal insights when seeking help on homework-related queries.

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Among the six measurements of the boiling point of a silsicon compound, the size of the error was 0.07, 0.03,0.14,0.08 and 0.03 degree C . Assuming that these data can be looked upon as a random sample from the population given by.

f(x; [tex]\theta[/tex]) = 2 ([tex]\theta[/tex] - x) / [tex]\theta[/tex]2 for 0 < x < [tex]\theta[/tex]
= 0 elsewhere

Assume that the time to failure, X of a telephone switching system is exponentially distributed with a failure rate [tex]\lambda[/tex]. Estimate the maximum likelihood failure rate [tex]\lambda[/tex] from a random sample of n times to failure.
 
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honestrosewater said:
Homework questions should go up in https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=152", and you need to put in some effort and give your own thoughts so people know how to help you. Where are you stuck on these?

I don't know how to start solving maximum likelihood question. Please if you can suggest any site or documents which could help be solve such problems. I don't have any notes .
 
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