stable estimator

[/ˈsteɪbəl ɛˈstɪmeɪtər/]
nounpl: stable estimators
estimador estável
1. A statistical estimator whose value does not change significantly with small changes in the sample data or underlying distribution
The median is a stable estimator because outliers have minimal impact on its value.
A mediana é um estimador estável porque os valores atípicos têm impacto mínimo em seu valor.
2. An estimator that produces consistent and reliable results across different datasets or sampling conditions
Researchers prefer stable estimators when working with noisy or incomplete data.
Pesquisadores preferem estimadores estáveis ao trabalhar com dados ruidosos ou incompletos.
3. In statistics and machine learning, an estimator with low variance and minimal sensitivity to perturbations in input data
A stable estimator is crucial for robust statistical inference in financial modeling.
Um estimador estável é crucial para inferência estatística robusta em modelagem financeira.
This is specialized statistical and mathematical terminology commonly used in Brazilian and international academic settings, particularly in statistics, econometrics, and machine learning courses. The term reflects the importance of reliability and predictability in quantitative research.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
robust estimatorconsistent estimatorreliable estimatorresistant estimator
Antonyms / Antônimos
unstable estimatorsensitive estimatorvolatile estimator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
estimador estável
Standard technical terminology used in statistics and data science education
Portugal
estimador estável
Identical usage in Portuguese statistics literature
Academic/Technical
estimador robusto
Sometimes used interchangeably to emphasize resistance to outliers

Related Words

estimatorrobustnessvariancebiasconsistencyefficiencystatistical inferenceoutliers

Related Idioms & Phrases

stable estimator with respect to
stability of an estimator
a stable estimator under perturbation
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