Hat notation, often represented by a caret (^) or "hat" symbol, is commonly used in various fields, including mathematics, statistics, and computer science, to denote certain specific meanings. Here are some common contexts in which hat notation is used: 1. **Estimation**: In statistics, a hat over a variable (e.g., \(\hat{\theta}\)) typically represents an estimate of the true parameter (\(\theta\)).
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