Definition:Stochastic Process/Informal Definition

Definition

A stochastic process is a sequence of random variables representing the evolution of some real-world physical process over time.

Also known as

A stochastic process is also known as a random process.

Sources

• 1965: D.R. Cox and H.D. Miller: The Theory of Stochastic Processes ... (next): Preface

• 1994: George E.P. Box, Gwilym M. Jenkins and Gregory C. Reinsel: Time Series Analysis: Forecasting and Control (3rd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next):

$1$: Introduction:

$1.2$ Stochastic and Deterministic Dynamic Mathematical Models

• 1994: George E.P. Box, Gwilym M. Jenkins and Gregory C. Reinsel: Time Series Analysis: Forecasting and Control (3rd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Part $\text {I}$: Stochastic Models and their Forecasting

• 1994: George E.P. Box, Gwilym M. Jenkins and Gregory C. Reinsel: Time Series Analysis: Forecasting and Control (3rd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next):

Part $\text {I}$: Stochastic Models and their Forecasting:

$2$: Autocorrelation Function and Spectrum of Stationary Processes:

$2.1$ Autocorrelation Properties of Stationary Models:

$2.1.1$ Time Series and Stochastic Processes: Deterministic and statistical time series