Wishart matrices are a generalization of the chi-squared distribution to multiple dimensions, representing the covariance matrix of multivariate normal samples. They play a crucial role in multivariate statistics, particularly in estimating covariance matrices and in the theory of random matrices.

Wishart Matrices

The Chi-Squared Distribution is a continuous probability distribution that is widely used in statistical hypothesis testing, particularly in tests of independence and goodness-of-fit. It is defined for positive values and is characterized by its degrees of freedom, which determine its shape and spread.

Chi-Squared Distribution

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A covariance matrix is a square matrix that provides a measure of how much two random variables change together, with diagonal elements representing variances and off-diagonal elements representing covariances. It is a fundamental tool in multivariate statistics, used to understand the relationships between variables and to perform dimensionality reduction techniques like Principal Component Analysis (PCA).

Covariance Matrix

Multivariate normal samples

Multivariate statistics involves the observation and analysis of more than one statistical outcome variable at a time. It is essential for understanding complex data structures and relationships between variables, facilitating more comprehensive insights than univariate or bivariate approaches.

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