Gauss–Markov Theorem
The Gauss–Markov theorem, named after German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss and Russian mathematician Andrey Markov, states that, under very general conditions, which do not include Gaussian assumptions, the ordinary least squares (OLS) method in linear regression models provides best linear unbiased estimators (BLUEs), a property that constitutes the theoretical justification for that widespread estimation method. This entry begins with a brief historical account of the Gauss–Markov theorem and then offers a review of least squares before undertaking an exploration of the Gauss–Markov theorem, including extensions of the theory as well as some of its limitations.
Gauss is often credited with laying the bases of the method of least squares in 1795, at the age of 18 years. French mathematician Andrian-Marie Legendre, however, was the first ...
Looks like you do not have access to this content.
Reader's Guide
Assessment
Cognitive and Affective Variables
Data Visualization Methods
Disabilities and Disorders
Distributions
Educational Policies
Evaluation Concepts
Evaluation Designs
Human Development
Instrument Development
Organizations and Government Agencies
Professional Issues
Publishing
Qualitative Research
Research Concepts
Research Designs
Research Methods
Research Tools
Social and Ethical Issues
Social Network Analysis
Statistics
Teaching and Learning
Theories and Conceptual Frameworks
Threats to Research Validity
- All
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Z