Show $\frac{(n-1)S^2}{\theta}$ is pivotal quantity of random sample $Y_1,…,Y_n$ from $N(\theta,\theta)$ then derive confidence interval

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Show $\frac{(n-1)S^2}{\theta}$ is pivotal quantity of random sample $Y_1,…,Y_n$ from $N(\theta,\theta)$ then derive confidence interval $(1-\alpha)100%$ confidence interval for $\theta$

So I can show that $\frac{(n-1)S^2}{\theta}\sim \chi^2_{n-1}$ since $S^2=\sum_{k=1}^n \frac{(Y_i-\bar{Y})}{n-1}$

But I'm not sure how to find the confidence interval?

I believe it is supposed to look like $P(\chi^2_{n-1}\leq \frac{(n-1)S^2}{\theta}\leq \chi^2_{n-1})=1-\alpha$

And then solving for $\theta$ in the middle. But I know $\chi^2_{n-1}$ is wrong, I don't understand what the bounds are supposed to be.

Best Answer

It is correct. Find the 2 quantiles of the chi-squared assuming equiprobable tails and solve w.r.t. $\theta$

Your pivotal qty is not the only one possible.

Check the definition of $S^2$ because the one you posted is $=0$

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