Value-at-Risk Theory and Practice

The first advanced book on value-at-risk

Chapter 4, Page 180
Exercise 6

What is the difference between a time series and a stochastic process?

Solution

A time series is an ordered set of data collected over time. A stochastic process is a mathematical model used to describe a time series.

 

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