Is MLE all we need?

• Suppose that after 10 observations,  ML estimates P(H) = 0.7 for the thumbtack

  • Would you bet on heads for the next toss?

• Suppose now that after 10 observations, ML estimates P(H) = 0.7 for a coin
  • Would you place the same bet?

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