consistent estimator

[/kənˈsɪstənt ɪˈstɪmeɪtər/]
nounpl: consistent estimators
estimador consistente
1. In statistics, an estimator that converges in probability to the true value of the parameter being estimated as the sample size increases to infinity
The sample mean is a consistent estimator of the population mean.
A média amostral é um estimador consistente da média populacional.
2. A statistical estimator whose probability of being arbitrarily close to the parameter value approaches 1 as the sample size grows
Under certain regularity conditions, the maximum likelihood estimator is a consistent estimator.
Sob certas condições de regularidade, o estimador de máxima verossimilhança é um estimador consistente.
This is a technical statistical term used universally in academic and professional settings in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is fundamental to econometrics, statistics, and quantitative research methods taught in universities worldwide. The concept is identical across regions, with only the language varying.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
asymptotically unbiased estimatorconvergent estimator
Antonyms / Antônimos
inconsistent estimatorbiased estimator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimador consistente
Standard term used in Brazilian statistical textbooks and academic publications
São Paulo
estimador consistente
Commonly used in universities and research institutions
Portugal
estimador consistente
Same terminology used in Portuguese academic context
USA
consistent estimator
Standard English term in American statistics education and practice

Related Words

convergence in probabilityestimatorparametersample sizeasymptotic propertiesunbiased estimatorefficiencymaximum likelihood estimator

Related Idioms & Phrases

converges in probability
approaches the true value
asymptotically converges to the parameter
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