expected value

The weighted average of outcome values, using probability as the weighting function.

Noun

  1. The weighted average of outcome values, using probability as the weighting function.

    Synonyms: expectation expectancy expectation operator mathematical expectation mean expectation value first moment

    Coordinate Terms: mean

Forms

expected values

Related

moment

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