Examples of mathematical expectation in a Sentence
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In the most basic form, the total return generated by funds is defined as the sum of the mathematical expectation of all the bets managers make.
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Michael Szalontay, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
Michael Szalontay, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
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First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above
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“Mathematical expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematical%20expectation. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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