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expected value vs mean

mean vs expected value

expected value and mean both are nouns.

expected value is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

expected value is not a verb while mean is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expected value Yes No No No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, mean is a hypernym of expected value; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than expected value:
  • expected value: the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
  • mean: an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
Other hypernyms of expected value include mean value.
expected value (noun) mean (noun)
the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
expected value (adjective) mean (adjective)
of no value or worth
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality
expected value (verb) mean (verb)
have in mind as a purpose
intend to refer to
destine or designate for a certain purpose
mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance
Difference between expected value and mean

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