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MHB Proper Subsets and Relations of Sets
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B Opening boxes consecutively to find 1 prize
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A Probability of finding a k-subset in a d-dimensional random
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I Help! Troubleshooting a Technical Problem
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I Multiple hypothesis testing for radar tracking in clutter
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MHB Discrete Mathematics - Define a relation R on S of at least four order pairs
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MHB Order Pairs of Relation R on S: Multiply for Even Result
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MHB Find a recursive formula for the number of combinations
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I Degrees of freedom for t-test for 2 samples, 2 variances
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MHB Optimizing Markov Chain Production System Throughput w/ Exponential Rate of 50
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MHB Some fundamental question in combinatorics
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MHB How Can I Understand and Use the Stars and Bars Selection Formula?
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MHB Count Arrangements of 16 Balls in 4 Drawers-At Least 3 Each
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MHB Average "Hits" on exploding dice
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A Defining the membership relation in set theory?
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MHB How to calculate $E(X_iX_j)$ with $i\ne j$?
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I Instrumental error and statistical error
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MHB What Is the Probability of Having Exactly k Boys in a Family of n Children?
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MHB Proof by induction - Really confused
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MHB How Do You Solve the Second Part of an Equivalence Relations Problem?
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MHB Predicates and Quanitifiers - Can't understand Question
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B Probability of n consecutive tails in n coin tosses
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B Flaw in Godel's Proof: Accepted by Mathematicians?
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I Inconsistency versus lack of knowledge
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MHB Inequality of Cardinality of Sets
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I Gambler's dilemma: should you stop at small wins?
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MHB Proving Set Equivalence with Set Differences?
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B Random Variable - Mean and Variance
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I Maximum Likelihood to find the original data or estimation directly
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B Calculating Entropy for Independent Coin Toss Sequences with Varying Differences
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I Can Bayesian Hypothesis Testing Determine the Authenticity of Cables?
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MHB What is the LMS Estimate of Theta for a Joint PDF on a Triangular Set?
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B The Drunkard's Walk: A Discussion of the Text
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I Conf.intervals for fitted parameters: divide by sqrt(n)?
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B Proof of the identity A\(A\B)=B
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I Calculating Average Value of Damage w/ 30% Crit Chance
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MHB Functions and Relations: Proving R is a Function from A to B
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MHB Expression for normal distribution
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I Truth, lie and random confusion
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MHB What Comparison Sign To Assert f^(-1)(f(A))? A True?
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B Weighing Contribution: Scatter Plot Analysis
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I Spectrum classification and dimension reduction
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Insights A Simplified Synthesis of Financial Options Pricing - Comments
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I Stats Q Help: Find Probability of Contaminated Cherry Pies
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MHB Describing Sets: A Comprehensive Guide
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MHB "Two step" Markov chain is also a Markov chain.
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MHB Proving Countability: Positive Rational Numbers & Union of Countable Sets
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B How to decide between using the z and t tests?
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MHB Optimizing Fuel Usage on a Circular Route with Squares: A Mathematical Proof
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I Why are linearly ordered R and R/{0} not isomophic?
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MHB How Many Handshakes Did the Hostess Make at the Party?
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MHB Converse, Contrapositive and Negation for multiple Quantifiers
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I Specific question re Bayesian statistics/analysis
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B In dire Straights: Straights of 11+ w/ 2 Poker decks
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MHB Understanding Proper Subsets of Ordinals in Searcoid's Theorem 1.4.4 - Peter
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A Using standard deviation values as independent variables
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I Can Turing Machines Understand Infinity?
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I How does one formulate continuous probabilities/pdfs?
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B Seat arrangements around a rectangular table
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MHB Well Orders and Total Orders .... Searcoid Definition 1.3.10 ....
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MHB Properties of the Ordinals ....
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A What is the variance of a Gaussian RV
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I How Can Bayes' Formula Help Understand Price Increases with Overseas Expansion?
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I Definition of a diffusion coefficient
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MHB The Recursion Theorem .... Searcoid, Theroem 1.3.24 .... ....
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A Estimation error from estimation quantile of normal distribution
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I Probability that X is less than a set
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I Understanding Implication Problems: Examples & Explanations
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MHB Convert the recursive formula into the explicit form
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I The general notion of a recurrence relation
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I Simplest independent first-order expression in PA
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I How to interpret this definition of a subset?
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B Maximize Your Odds: Choosing Winning Lotto Combinations from 1 to 58
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I Understanding part of the multinomial formula
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I Accuracy of the Normal Approximation to Binomial
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I Odds of dying of the same disease on the same date as another....
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I Conditional probability choosing from the objects
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I Random set of N points in a unit disc, what is the average nearest distance
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A Creating a confounding variable
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I Pdf of Difference of Random Variables
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A "Recovering" the Formula from a graph?
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I Why is the Axiom of Power Set needed?
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I Is every isomorphism between groups preserves cardinality of elements?
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MHB Math induction with sigma notation
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MHB Help with Logic Proof: Establishing 7.
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I Order Statistics: CDF Calculation for i.i.d. Random Variables
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A How can I simulate 2D correlated data with continuous-valued variables?
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MHB Number of rearrangements of letters
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MHB How to Calculate Tail/Tail Probability for Multiple Coin Tosses?
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B What Is the Probability of Winning in This Ball Selection Game?
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MHB How to Prove the Negation of Nested Quantifiers After Instantiation?
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MHB How many edges does the graph have?
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MHB How many new branches will the complement graph of a deleted edge have?
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A How to correctly analyze the results of a preference study?
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I Independent events and variables
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MHB In how many ways can we create such a committee?
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MHB Determine the diameter of the graph
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I Why Are P-values Uniformly Distributed in Hypothesis Testing?
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Mathematical difference between permutation&combination
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I How Can Fleet Mixing Optimize Crew Encounters in Regattas?
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