Maximum Likelihood for the Exponential Distribution, Clearly Explained!!!

This StatQuest shows you how to calculate the maximum likelihood parameter for the Exponential Distribution.
This is a follow up to the StatQuests on Probability vs Likelihood
Viewers asked for a worked out example, so this is pretty mathy, but I just couldn't say "no"!

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[michaelharris]

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[ayush]

It just took 9.39 min to explain what I never understood for past 2 weeks. Thank you a ton or a million times. My exams are nearby and now my head is clear to move forward with other distributions as well. My lecturer skipped likelihood and started explaining Max likelihood est. I pray for your good health 🙏 always.

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