Insights FME in Probability - Continuous and Discrete Distributions - Comments

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The discussion centers around a new post by haruspex on frequently made errors in probability, focusing on both continuous and discrete distributions. The insights aim to clarify common misconceptions and improve understanding of probability concepts. Participants express appreciation for the depth and clarity of the content. The post is part of an ongoing series intended to enhance learning in probability. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of recognizing and correcting errors in probability to foster better comprehension.
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Frequently Made Errors in Probability - Continuous and Discrete Distributions

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Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?
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