Tag: sample
Random Variable
What is a 'Random Variable' A random variable is a variable whose value is unknown or a function that assigns values to...
Sampling Error
DefinitionIn statistics, sampling error is incurred when the statistical characteristics of a population are estimated from a subset, or sample, of that population. Since...
Sampling
What is 'Sampling' Sampling is a process used in statistical analysis in which a predetermined number of observations are taken from a...
Sample Selection Bias
DefinitionIn statistics, sampling bias is a bias in which a sample is collected in such a way that some members of the intended population...
Sampling Distribution
What is a sampling distribution
A sampling distribution is a function that shows how a statistic varies across different samples of data drawn from a...
Bad Paper
What is 'Bad Paper' Unsecured short-term fixed income instrument that is issued either by a corporation, city, state or country, that has...
Standard Deviation
In mathematics, standard deviation is the degree of the dispersion from a set of data’s mean. The SD is higher when the data is...
Cancellation
What is 'Cancellation'
A cancellation is a notice made by a broker, to his client, informing him an erroneous trade was made and is being...
Waiver Of Demand
What is 'Waiver Of Demand' An agreement by the party that has endorsed a check or draft to accept legal responsibility, without...
Waiver Of Notice
When to Use a Waiver of Notice
When does a meeting require formal notice? Normally, anyone with an interest must be formally notified, either in...