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Problem Solving With Permutations
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Bar dice: six-of-a-kind out of nine in one shake
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Calculating Hybrid Probability When Two Probabilities Affect the Same Event
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The meaning, if any, of probability -1 or i
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Determining the distribution of a variable
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Proof: show that negation of converse is true?
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MHB How can I solve a recurrence equation of the form T(n) = aT(n-1) + bn?
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MHB What are some common calculations in Brownian motion?
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Equivalence of models with respect to Turing-recognizability and -decidability
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Existence of a string that connects more than one string in a problem
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MHB Another distribution problem....
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MHB Showing Conditional Independence Does Not Imply Independence
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Confidence interval for estimated mean of (discrete) uniform distribution
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Are answers in this part of the forum unneccessarily pedantic?
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Logic of quantified statements: for all vs if then
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What kinda of Variable is this?
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Generating Normally Distributed Integers in R, Matlab, and Other Software
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Proving Sum of 2 Indep. Cauchy RVs is Cauchy
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Set of real numbers in a finite number of words
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Are the events A1 and A2 conditionally independent, given F2?
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MHB Calculating Probabilities of Exchange Rate Fluctuations with Markov Processes
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Confidence in estimated parameters
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Question about random variables
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Probability immigrants Question
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Calculating probability distribution for rolling 4 dice plus reroll lowest die
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Probably (yea I know, hilarious) easy qs about Bin and Normal distributions
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Confidence in investment yield, betting
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Help needed with dependent event probablity question
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HiI am testing that data are normally distributed by using
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Statistics: Question about mild and extreme outliers.
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MHB Finding a set which is not equinumerous with series of sets
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Set-Theoretic Notation Kuratowski
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Mathematical Induction question
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MHB Velleman problem 14(a) section 7.3
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MHB Velleman problem 5(d) section 7.2
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Is there a measure for every Borel σ-algebra?
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MHB Sums of independent random variables
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Studying Statistics with DeGroot & Schervish 3e: Reviews and Solutions
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Creating 2^ω with Sequence: Discovering Infinite Possibilities
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Why Do We Subtract 1 from n When Calculating Standard Deviation?
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MHB Can Power Sets of Equinumerous Sets Remain Equinumerous?
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Applying Bayesian Inference to Test Hypothesis on 100 Samples of Random Numbers
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Proving Covariance for Stationary Stochastic Processes
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Help with T-Test Analysis: Tips & Degrees of Freedom
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MHB Finding Moments of $X\sim N(0,1)$ using MGF
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A very probably flawed attempt at CH
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Prove or Counterexample problem
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Having trouble understanding variance of OLS estimator
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MHB Reviewing Basic Probability: Solving for $E(min(A,B))$
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MHB Finding Joint Density for Minimum of Independent Variables: $\min(A,B)$ Formula
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Did any of my classmates cheat on their homework?
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Relationship Between Uncertainty and Emergence (neuroscience)?
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How does asymptotic approximation follow in this scenario?
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Cantor's Diagonalization Proof of the uncountability of the real numbers
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Generating sets based on a recursive language definition
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Quick question about sigma algebra proof.
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What {in,sur}jectivity of composite map implies for components
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What are the steps to prove 2^n < n! using induction?
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Proving sets with structural induction
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What is the role of forcing in understanding uncountable sets in set theory?
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Financial math modeling of MBS?
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Can Structural Induction Prove All Elements of Set T Are Powers of 2?
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Any function is not a Random Variable
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MHB No. of ways to seat round a table (numbered seats)
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Joint Distribution of Complicated Variables
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How Can Markov Chains Model State Changes in Probability Theory?
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Binary vs. continuous data outcomes
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What Is E(X^3) When X~(μ, σ^2)?
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Simple probability question - Cards
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Independent and dependent events-conditional probability
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Interpretation of a rare event - lucky draw
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MHB How Many Ways to Form a Six-Digit Odd Number Less Than 600,000?
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Probability Syntax: Types 1, 2 & 3 Defects
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Cardinality of Sample Space for Brownian Motion
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How to find Population mean when there are no data points ?
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Can the standard deviation calculation be generalized for other statistics?
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Finding where the data is uniform
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MHB Conditional Independence and Independence question
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Interpreting Normal Distribution Logic for Data Analysis
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MHB Is Weak Stationarity of Y_k Achievable in AR(1) Process?
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MHB Orthogonality of stirling numbers
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Statistics, how do you translate Bin(n,p) to say N(,) etc
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MHB What is the probability that a tested detail was faulty?
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MHB Creating Unique Garlands with 3 Red & 12 Black Beads
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Probability of Spotting Downed Plane in Sectors
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Prove AUB=BUA: Simple Proof Question
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Sum of noncentral chi-square RVs
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Simple problem: Gain after n trials given success rate and profibility
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When is If P then Q equivalent to Not the case that P or Q?
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Jensen inequality, unexplained distribution, very confusing problem
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Gaussian process with linear correlation
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Multiplication of marginal densities
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Basic Statistics question: which test to run?
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Why does the Poisson distribution apply here?
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Sum of two independent Poisson random variables
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What Is the Probability of Specific Outcomes at a Blindfolded Easter Egg Hunt?
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MHB How Can Ten People Be Arranged at a Round Table with Couples Sitting Together?
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Is There an Order of Operations for Boolean Expressions in Sets?
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How does Excel anticipate a sampling distribution using just one sample?
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How are error margins determined without using an integer for population?
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