What is a stochastic process?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

A stochastic process is a collection of random variables indexed by time or space.

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It models systems evolving over time under uncertainty. Examples include Markov chains, Brownian motion, and Poisson processes. It is fundamental in finance, physics, and ML.

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