Expected value and Expectation

Expected value

Expected value noun - The sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values.
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Synonyms for Expected value

Expectation is a synonym for expected value in average value topic. In some cases you can use "Expectation" instead a noun phrase "Expected value".

Expectation

Expectation noun - The sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values.

Expected value is a synonym for expectation. You can use "Expected value" instead a noun "Expectation".

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