Why are my T1 and T2 values so different if they are both unbiased estimators?

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The discussion revolves around the discrepancy between two unbiased estimators, T1 and T2, calculated as T1 = (4 / n) * 1997 - 2 and T2 = (4 / n) * 32. Despite both being unbiased, the values of T1 and T2 differ significantly, with T1 yielding 0.08075 and T2 yielding 0.03334. The key conclusion is that while unbiased estimators have expected values equal to the parameter θ, their observed values can vary widely based on sample size and distribution, leading to differing results.

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I have no issues with part A. I simply took the expected value of T1 and T2 and everything turned out fine. What I'm having issues with is part B.

I have:
T1 = (4 / n) * 1997 - 2 = 0.08075
T2 = (4 / n) * 32 = 0.03334

Why are my answers so different if they are both unbiased estimators? Shouldn't they at least be somewhat close to each other?
 

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Your answers are correct. The expected value of T1 is θ. However, any observed value of T1 may or may not be close to θ.
 

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