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Classical Probability
The classical definition of probability or classical interpretation of probability is identified with the works of Jacob Bernoulli and Pierre-Simon Laplace: This definition is essentially a consequence of the principle of indifference. If elementary events are assigned equal probabilities, then the probability of a disjunction of elementary events is just the number of events in the disjunction divided by the total number of elementary events. The classical definition of probability was called into question by several writers of the nineteenth century, including John Venn and George Boole. The frequentist definition of probability became widely accepted as a result of their criticism, and especially through the works of R.A. Fisher. The classical definition enjoyed a revival of sorts due to the general interest in Bayesian probability, because Bayesian methods require a prior probability distribution and the principle of indifference offers one source of such a distribution. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dice (11015609)
A die (: dice, sometimes also used as ) is a small, throwable object with marked sides that can rest in multiple positions. Dice are used for generating Statistical randomness, random values, commonly as part of tabletop games, including List of dice games, dice games, board games, role-playing games, and Game of chance, games of chance. A traditional die is a cube with each of its six faces marked with a different number of dots (pip (counting), pips) from one to six. When thrown or rolled, the die comes to rest showing a random integer from one to six on its upper surface, with each value being equally likely. Dice may also have other polyhedron, polyhedral or irregular shapes, may have faces marked with numerals or symbols instead of pips and may have their numbers carved out from the material of the dice instead of marked on it. Loaded dice are specifically designed or modified to favor some results over others, for cheating or entertainment purposes. History Dice have bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
