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Covariance matrix

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A covariance matrix is a square matrix that captures the covariance between multiple random variables. It is a key concept in statistics, probability theory, and multivariate data analysis. Each element in the covariance matrix represents the covariance between two variables.

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Covariance matrix by Codex  0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
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For a random vector X with finite second moments, its covariance matrix is
cov(X)=E[(X−EX)(X−EX)T].
(1)
It is positive semidefinite, and the variance of aTX is aTcov(X)a.
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