Definition of «expectation value»

The phrase "expectation value" refers to the average or most probable outcome of a particular measurement or observation in a given situation or system. It is used to estimate the probable value or outcome based on the probabilities associated with different possible outcomes.

Sentences with «expectation value»

These modeling experiments test the variability of the model expectation values. (wattsupwiththat.com)
But while gold is a good hedge against inflation in expectation value, it's not a good hedge in terms of volatility. (money.stackexchange.com)
This position would be called «nearly 50 - 50 expectation», and against such persons James» claims make sense (if they are «rational» in the sense that they make decision based on statistical expectation values). (julesandjames.blogspot.ru)
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