---
tag: 0SSS6ERQ0S
kind: concept
name: Estimator
aliases: [point-estimator]
msc: [62F10]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimator
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q1130160
  wikipedia: Estimator
---

## Summary

An estimator is a rule that computes a guess of an unknown parameter from the data. It is a statistic that one uses for this purpose.
The node [[estimator|0TTNRP5PFQ]] gives the precise definition.