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Why is it important to determine if the probability distribution of $\sqrt{Y_{\text{Tot}}}$ is unbiased?
What is the focus of using the sample total based on Horvitz-Thompson estimator to estimate the square root of the population total?
What does it mean for an estimator to be unbiased in the context of this scenario?
How would a biased probability distribution of $\sqrt{Y_{\text{Tot}}}$ affect the estimation process?
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In the context of this scenario, what does calculating the variance of $\sqrt{Y_{\text{Tot}}}$ help in understanding?
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