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Undergrad A low number statistics probability-problem (genetics)
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Graduate What can we say about Covariance?
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MHB Two more PMF/joint PMF questions
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Undergrad Suggested books for Predictive Analytics
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MHB Macie's question at Yahoo Answers regarding binomial probability
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Graduate Calculating errors and trendline - different correlation coefficients?
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Graduate Answering Questions About ∞: Arithmetic Operators, Results & More
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Graduate What Is the Expectation E(log(x-a)) for a Log-Normally Distributed Variable x?
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MHB Proving (A∪B)^n = (A∪B)∪(A∩B) for Natural N0s n
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MHB Combinations of groups question
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MHB Induction for divisibility by 10
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MHB Bridge Hands: 5/6/2 Card Combination
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MHB Test question combination question
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MHB Proving a graph is planar/nonplanar
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Undergrad What is the Modulus in Linear Congruential Generators?
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Graduate How Do You Calculate P{S < t < S + R} for Independent Exponential Variables?
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Graduate What is the Role of Epsilon in Stochastic Continuity?
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MHB Questions on Basic Axioms for Calculating Probabilities
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Undergrad Write an equation based on data
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MHB Property of greatest common denominators proof
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MHB Let m and n be two integers. Prove that:
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Graduate What is a Filtered Probability Space?
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MHB Write ⊆ or ⊄ in the space provided.
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Undergrad Uncertainties in gradients and best-fit lines
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Undergrad Cyclical formula? (noob warning)
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Graduate Uncertainty of Sample skew and kurtosis
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MHB Applied Stochastic Processes: characteristic functions
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MHB Monty Hall Problem: Maximize Your Chances of Winning a Car
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MHB Can You Solve This Set Theory and Binary Number Problem?
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Graduate Find the exact formula for P(Sn=k)
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MHB Induction for series of squares
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Undergrad Prove: the biggest that N choose k gets is at k = N/2 for N even
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Undergrad Weird probability problem With what probability is it raining?
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Graduate Sigma Algebra on Omega (Sample Space)
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Graduate Simulating a continous distribution
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Graduate Measure Theory Q's wrt Stochastic Processes
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Undergrad Data analysis , I don't understand why this isn't a Gaussian nor a Ma
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Graduate Question about the Axiom of Dependent Choice
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MHB How Many Students Are Not Involved in Any Afternoon Activities?
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Graduate Question on notation of stochastic processes
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Graduate Is there an expression for the integral of an arbitrary CDF?
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Undergrad What does it mean to just have σx?
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Graduate Uncountable additivity (sigma algebra)
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MHB Prove 1/√n Inequality by Induction
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MHB Probability of Events A, B, C, D in a Uniform Probability Law
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MHB Chebyshev Inequality: Get Expert Help Now
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MHB Drawing the Venn Diagram for A ∩ Bc
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MHB How Can Two Inequality Sets Be Combined into One?
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MHB Solve the Handshake Problem: n Couples at a Party
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Undergrad Prove with mathematical induction
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Graduate What is the Notation for Expectation and How Do I Interpret It?
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Graduate A derivative equality for density+distribution funs of N(0,1)
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Undergrad Estimate Probability of Excel Data Analysis Results
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MHB Is one form of the answer more right than the other
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Graduate Why Does the Pumping Lemma Require |xy| ≤ p?
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MHB Number of quadrilatera in polygon
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Undergrad Simple subset question (confusing myself)
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Undergrad How Many Pairs (X, Y) Meet the Condition X² + Y² ≤ N²?
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MHB Proving (n/2)^n > n > (n/3)^n for all n > 6
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MHB Probability of a particular item not being assigned
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MHB How many words can be formed from the word SUCCESS without any repeated letters?
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MHB Prove this fibonacci sequence w/o binet formula
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Graduate Students t-distribution Derivation
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Undergrad How can I generate a two-tailed power law distribution for stock market returns?
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MHB Write ⊆ or ∈ in the space provided: {Please Check My Solution}
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Graduate What is the Measure of an Unbounded Set in Lebesgue Outer Measure Theory?
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MHB Unlock the Mystery of Tricky Joint PDF with Expert Tips | Attached Image
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MHB How Can You Measure an Irregularly Shaped Tunnel's Area Over Time?
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MHB Inequality proof w/ induction, 2 unknowns
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MHB Proving that not every non-empty set of integers has a least element
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Graduate Reductio Ad Absurdum: Understanding Contradictions
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MHB Probability of Even # or Mult. of 3 from 1-10
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Graduate Several Questions about Combinatrics and Probability Questions
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MHB Log likelihood function and EM algorithm
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MHB What Common Mistakes Occur When Calculating Moment Generating Functions (MGFs)?
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Graduate Quotient set of an equivalence relation
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MHB CDF, and setting the integral for this
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MHB Simplifying a Messy Question - Any Help Appreciated!
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Graduate Are the following statements all equivalent?
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Undergrad What is the correct way of describing this change - mean or median?
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Undergrad What does it mean to be generated by the singletons or a collection of sets?
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High School Possibility question; isn't the answer 2?
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Undergrad Can 1/4 of the total combinations match 6 numbers drawn from a set of 80?
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Graduate Transformation of f(x,y) = 1 to f(z) where Z=XY
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Undergrad Clustering Azimuths: Algorithm &amp; Link
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Graduate Expected value of X*exp(X) for X normally distributed
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Graduate Probability Density of a Constrained Chi-Square
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MHB Write this statement using the logical symbols
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MHB What Does the Inequality x >= y Mean?
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MHB Can PMF and MGF Be Directly Summed for Poisson and Exponential Variables?
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Graduate Need help understanding notation
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Undergrad Naive (intuitive) definition of set
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Graduate Gamma Func Help: Solve F(alpha+1)=alpha*F(alpha)
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Graduate Generating a probability density function
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MHB Calculate Probability of Y or More People in N Train Cars
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Graduate How can I calculate the median of a terabyte dataset efficiently?
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High School Understanding Negative Logs: Why Can't They Exist?
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Undergrad Increase Accuracy of Program: How Many Subjects Needed?
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Graduate Looking to discuss the philosophical foundations of mathematic
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Graduate Question answer I don't understand
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