Probability and entropy in an exponentially increasing sample space

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Larry Lacey
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Relationship between probability and entropy in an exponentially increasing sample space
Hi, I'm new to PF and not really sure which forum may be the most appropriate to find people with an interest in probability and entropy. But the title of this forum looks promising. If you share an interest in this topic would be delighted to hear from you.
 
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Yes mathman, has anyone come across a formulation for the relationship between probability and informaton entropy in an exponentially increasing sample space?
 
I believe I have such a formulation. How is that best shared on this forum or is this not something that should be done?
 
Thanks for the feedback mathman. For me to do this, it would be best for me to present this as a pdf file, ie as an attachment. Will that be OK? Don't want to be presumptive.
 
Larry Lacey said:
Thanks for the feedback mathman. For me to do this, it would be best for me to present this as a pdf file, ie as an attachment. Will that be OK? Don't want to be presumptive.
This is not the place to discuss personal or speculative theories. If you post your theory, it will likely be deleted.
 
It's not a theory PeroK. It is a framework constructed using statistical theory. It could be flawed but that is for others to argue based on statistical theory. However, I will not post it until I get an OK to do so, as I'm new to the forum and ts rules.
 
Larry Lacey said:
It's not a theory PeroK. It is a framework constructed using statistical theory. It could be flawed but that is for others to argue based on statistical theory. However, I will not post it until I get an OK to do so, as I'm new to the forum and ts rules.
Here's the relevant rule:

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PeroK said:
This is not the place to discuss personal or speculative theories. If you post your theory, it will likely be deleted.
OP tried posting his paper anyway, and it has indeed been deleted. Thread is closed.
 
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