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Doob Decomposition Theorem

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The Doob decomposition theorem, proved by and named for Joseph L. Doob, is a result in the discrete-time theory of stochastic processes. It states that every adapted, integrable stochastic process can be uniquely written as the sum of a martingale and a predictable process that starts at zero.

Facts
Statement
the Doob decomposition theorem gives a unique decomposition of every adapted and integrable stochastic process as the sum of a martingale and a predictable process (or "drift") starting at zero. 1
Proof Year
1953 1
Classification
Statement Form
Uniqueness Theorem 1
Sources
1. Doob decomposition theorem - Wikipedia
  • Lead section
    the Doob decomposition theorem gives a unique decomposition of every adapted and integrable stochastic process as the sum of a martingale and a predictable process (or "drift") starting at zero.
  • Citations section
    Doob (1953), see (Doob 1990, pp. 296-298)
  • Lead section, statement-form reference
    In the theory of stochastic processes in discrete time, a part of the mathematical theory of probability, the Doob decomposition theorem gives a unique decomposition of every adapted and integrable stochastic process as the sum of a martingale and a predictable process (or "drift") starting at zero.
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