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tag: 0AS800VAYX
kind: concept
name: Consistent estimator
aliases: [consistency-of-an-estimator]
msc: [62F12]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consistent_estimator
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q1782585
  wikipedia: Consistent estimator
---

## Summary

An estimator is consistent when it converges to the true value of the parameter as the sample size grows.
The node [[consistent estimator|0XJVF81QF6]] gives the precise definition.