Realization

Realizations (Estimation) (GWU EMSE-271)
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Wiki: In [|probability] and [|statistics], a **realization**, or **observed value**, of a [|random variable] is the value that is actually observed (what actually happened).
 * [See also EMSE 208 Realization, mostly [|Wikipedia Realization]]

"In probability and statistics, a **realization**, or **observed value**, of a random variable is the value that is actually observed (what actually happened). The random variable itself should be thought of as the process how the observation comes about. Statistical quantities computed from realizations without deploying a statistical model are often called "empirical", as in empirical distribution function or empirical probability.

"Conventionally, random variables are denoted by uppercase letters while the realizations are denoted by the corresponding lowercase letters[1]. Confusion and errors result when this important convention is not strictly observed" .- Wikipedia

Realization is important wording to use on DQE. Need to explain better here. PLACEHOLDER


 * Sources:**
 * EMSE 271, Fall 2009
 * Realization (probability). (2009, May 23). In //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. Retrieved 20:25, May 23, 2009, from []

Links to EMSE 280 with the word realization in them:


 * Likelihood for realization s of an NHPP
 * colored point process
 * Estimator
 * Topic - Classical Inference
 * Poisson Process
 * Oral Exam Topics Safety - 090509-1123
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realization_%28probability%29