Finding the MLE for a Given Probability Using iid PDF

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Homework Statement



Suppose X1...Xn are iid and have PDF f(x; \theta) = \frac{1}{\theta} e^{\frac{-x}{\theta}} \ \ \ 0<x<\infty

Find the MLE of P(X<2).

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The Attempt at a Solution



I know the MLE of theta is \overline{X}

so would P(X&lt;2) = 1 - \frac{1}{\overline{X}} e^{\frac{-2}{\overline{X}}}?

Thank you in advance.
 
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nope, i think you should use the integral of pdf. the pdf is like the puntual probability of value x.
 
you mean:

1 - e^{\frac{-2}{\overline{X}}}
 
correct, i think
 
Thanks.
 
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