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  • Probability
  • Number measuring the chance an event occurs

    Probability concerns events and numerical descriptions of how likely they are to occur. The probability of an event is a number between 0 and 1; the larger

    Probability

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  • Probability distribution
  • Mathematical function for the probability a given outcome occurs in an experiment

    In probability theory and statistics, a probability distribution describes how probabilities are assigned to the possible results of a random phenomenon—more

    Probability distribution

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    Probability_distribution

  • Bayesian probability
  • Interpretation of probability

    Bayesian probability (/ˈbeɪziən/ BAY-zee-ən or /ˈbeɪʒən/ BAY-zhən) is an interpretation of the concept of probability, in which, instead of frequency or

    Bayesian probability

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  • Poker probability
  • Chances of card combinations in poker

    the probability of each type of 5-card hand can be computed by calculating the proportion of hands of that type among all possible hands. Probability and

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  • Probability theory
  • Branch of mathematics concerning probability

    Probability theory or probability calculus is the branch of mathematics concerned with probability. Although there are several different probability interpretations

    Probability theory

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  • Sampling probability
  • Theory relating to sampling from finite populations

    populations, the sampling probability (also known as inclusion probability) of an element or member of the population, is its probability of becoming part of

    Sampling probability

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  • Prior probability
  • Distribution of an uncertain quantity

    A prior probability distribution (often simply called the prior probability, prior distribution, or prior) of an uncertain quantity is its assumed probability

    Prior probability

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  • Conditional probability
  • Probability of an event occurring, given that another event has already occurred

    In probability theory, conditional probability is a measure of the probability of an event occurring, given that another event (by assumption, presumption

    Conditional probability

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  • Markov chain
  • Random process independent of past history

    In probability theory and statistics, a Markov chain or Markov process is a stochastic process describing a sequence of possible events in which the probability

    Markov chain

    Markov chain

    Markov_chain

  • Win probability
  • Win probability is a statistical tool which suggests a sports team's chances of winning at any given point in a game, based on the performance of historical

    Win probability

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  • Probability measure
  • Measure of total value one, generalizing probability distributions

    In mathematics, a probability measure is a real-valued function defined on a set of events in a σ-algebra that satisfies measure properties such as countable

    Probability measure

    Probability measure

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  • Probability plot
  • Topics referred to by the same term

    Probability plot, a graphical technique for comparing two data sets, may refer to: P–P plot, "probabilityprobability" or "percent–percent" plot Q–Q plot

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  • Posterior probability
  • Conditional probability used in Bayesian statistics

    The posterior probability is a type of conditional probability that results from updating the prior probability with information summarized by the likelihood

    Posterior probability

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  • Binomial distribution
  • Probability distribution

    In probability theory and statistics, the binomial distribution with parameters n and p is the discrete probability distribution of the number of successes

    Binomial distribution

    Binomial distribution

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  • Probability (disambiguation)
  • Topics referred to by the same term

    up probability in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Probability is the measure of an event's likelihood. Probability may also refer to: Probability theory

    Probability (disambiguation)

    Probability_(disambiguation)

  • Probability density function
  • Description of continuous random distribution

    In probability theory, a probability density function (PDF), density function, or simply density of an absolutely continuous random variable, is a function

    Probability density function

    Probability density function

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  • Probability function
  • Topics referred to by the same term

    Probability function may refer to: Probability distribution Probability axioms, which define a probability function Probability measure, a real-valued

    Probability function

    Probability_function

  • Probability axioms
  • Foundations of probability theory

    The standard probability axioms are the foundations of probability theory introduced by Russian mathematician Andrey Kolmogorov in 1933. Like all axiomatic

    Probability axioms

    Probability axioms

    Probability_axioms

  • Probability space
  • Mathematical concept

    In probability theory, a probability space or a probability triple ( Ω , F , P ) {\displaystyle (\Omega ,{\mathcal {F}},P)} is a mathematical construct

    Probability space

    Probability space

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  • Probability mass function
  • Discrete-variable probability distribution

    In probability and statistics, a probability mass function (sometimes called probability function or frequency function) is a function that gives the

    Probability mass function

    Probability mass function

    Probability_mass_function

  • Coverage probability
  • Concept in statistical estimation theory

    In statistical estimation theory, the coverage probability, or coverage for short, is the probability that a confidence interval or confidence region will

    Coverage probability

    Coverage_probability

  • Probability and statistics
  • Index of articles associated with the same name

    articles and lists: Probability Statistics Glossary of probability and statistics Notation in probability and statistics Timeline of probability and statistics

    Probability and statistics

    Probability_and_statistics

  • Probability of precipitation
  • Estimated likelihood of precipitation occurring within a specified forecast region

    Probability of precipitation (PoP) is a commonly used term referring to the likelihood of precipitation falling in a particular area over a defined period

    Probability of precipitation

    Probability_of_precipitation

  • Poisson distribution
  • Discrete probability distribution

    In probability theory and statistics, the Poisson distribution (/ˈpwɑːsɒn/) is a discrete probability distribution that expresses the probability of a

    Poisson distribution

    Poisson distribution

    Poisson_distribution

  • Probability matching
  • Decision strategy

    Probability matching is a decision strategy in which predictions of class membership are proportional to the class base rates. Thus, if in the training

    Probability matching

    Probability_matching

  • Probability interpretations
  • Philosophical interpretation of the axioms of probability

    word "probability" has been used in a variety of ways since it was first applied to the mathematical study of games of chance. Does probability measure

    Probability interpretations

    Probability_interpretations

  • Stochastic process
  • Collection of random variables

    In probability theory and related fields a stochastic (/stəˈkæstɪk/) or random process is a mathematical object usually defined as a family of random

    Stochastic process

    Stochastic process

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  • Probability current
  • Value for the flow of probability in quantum mechanics

    mechanics, the probability current (sometimes called probability flux) is a mathematical quantity describing the flow of probability. Specifically, if

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  • Realization (probability)
  • Observed value of a random variable

    In probability and statistics, a realization or observation (also called observed value) of a random variable or random element is the value that is actually

    Realization (probability)

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    Realization_(probability)

  • Negative probability
  • Concept in science

    The probability of the outcome of an experiment is never negative, although a quasiprobability distribution allows a negative probability, or quasiprobability

    Negative probability

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  • Beta distribution
  • Probability distribution

    In probability theory and statistics, the beta distribution is a family of continuous probability distributions defined on the interval [0, 1] or (0, 1)

    Beta distribution

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  • Joint probability distribution
  • Type of probability distribution

    on the same probability space, the multivariate or joint probability distribution for X , Y , … {\displaystyle X,Y,\ldots } is a probability distribution

    Joint probability distribution

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  • Martingale (probability theory)
  • Model in probability theory

    In probability theory, a martingale is a stochastic process in which the expected value of the next observation, given all prior observations, is equal

    Martingale (probability theory)

    Martingale (probability theory)

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  • Log probability
  • Logarithm of probabilities, useful for calculations

    In probability theory and computer science, a log probability is simply a logarithm of a probability. The use of log probabilities means representing

    Log probability

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  • Bayes' theorem
  • Mathematical rule for inverting probabilities

    conditional probabilities, allowing the probability of a cause to be found given its effect. For example, with Bayes' theorem, the probability that a patient

    Bayes' theorem

    Bayes'_theorem

  • Exponential distribution
  • Probability distribution

    In probability theory and statistics, the exponential distribution or negative exponential distribution is the probability distribution of the distance

    Exponential distribution

    Exponential distribution

    Exponential_distribution

  • Probability generating function
  • Power series derived from a discrete probability distribution

    In probability theory, the probability generating function of a discrete random variable is a power series representation (the generating function) of

    Probability generating function

    Probability_generating_function

  • Independence (probability theory)
  • When the occurrence of one event does not affect the likelihood of another

    Independence is a fundamental notion in probability theory, as in statistics and the theory of stochastic processes. Two events are independent, statistically

    Independence (probability theory)

    Independence (probability theory)

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  • Cumulative distribution function
  • Probability that random variable X is less than or equal to x

    In probability theory and statistics, the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of a real-valued random variable X {\displaystyle X} , or just distribution

    Cumulative distribution function

    Cumulative distribution function

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  • Filtration (probability theory)
  • Model of information available at a given point of a random process

    In the theory of stochastic processes, a subdiscipline of probability theory, filtrations are totally ordered collections of subsets that are used to

    Filtration (probability theory)

    Filtration_(probability_theory)

  • Universality probability
  • Universality probability is an abstruse probability measure in computational complexity theory that concerns universal Turing machines. A Turing machine

    Universality probability

    Universality_probability

  • Stability (probability)
  • When the linear combination of a random variable with itself has the same distribution

    In probability theory, the stability of a random variable is the property that a linear combination of two independent copies of the variable has the

    Stability (probability)

    Stability_(probability)

  • Probability distribution function
  • Topics referred to by the same term

    Probability distribution function may refer to: Probability distribution, a function that gives the probabilities of occurrence of possible outcomes for

    Probability distribution function

    Probability_distribution_function

  • Normal distribution
  • Probability distribution

    In probability theory and statistics, a normal distribution or Gaussian distribution is a type of continuous probability distribution for a real-valued

    Normal distribution

    Normal distribution

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  • Frequentist probability
  • Interpretation of probability

    Frequentist probability or frequentism is an interpretation of probability; it defines an event's probability (the long-run probability) as the limit

    Frequentist probability

    Frequentist probability

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  • Report on Probability A
  • 1968 novel by Brian Aldiss

    Report on Probability A is a science fiction novel by British writer Brian Aldiss. The novel was completed in 1962 and published in 1967 in the British

    Report on Probability A

    Report_on_Probability_A

  • Law of total probability
  • Concept in probability theory

    In probability theory, the law (or formula) of total probability is a fundamental rule relating marginal probabilities to conditional probabilities. It

    Law of total probability

    Law of total probability

    Law_of_total_probability

  • Geometric probability
  • Mathematical concept

    in the 17th century, and the general topic became known as geometric probability. Buffon's needle problem: What is the chance that a needle dropped randomly

    Geometric probability

    Geometric_probability

  • Inverse probability weighting
  • Statistical technique

    Inverse probability weighting is a statistical technique for estimating quantities related to a population other than the one from which the data was

    Inverse probability weighting

    Inverse_probability_weighting

  • Probability amplitude
  • Complex number whose squared absolute value is a probability

    In quantum mechanics, a probability amplitude is a complex number used for describing the behaviour of systems. The square modulus of this quantity at

    Probability amplitude

    Probability amplitude

    Probability_amplitude

  • Sticking probability
  • The sticking probability is the probability that molecules are trapped on surfaces and adsorb chemically. From Langmuir's adsorption isotherm, molecules

    Sticking probability

    Sticking_probability

  • Odds
  • Ratio of the probability of an event happening versus not happening

    odds in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. In probability theory, odds provide a measure of the probability of a particular outcome. Odds are commonly used

    Odds

    Odds

  • Sub-probability measure
  • theory of probability and measure, a sub-probability measure is a measure that is closely related to probability measures. While probability measures always

    Sub-probability measure

    Sub-probability_measure

  • Entropy (information theory)
  • Average uncertainty in variable's states

    describe the state of the variable, considering the distribution of probabilities across all potential states. Given a discrete random variable X {\displaystyle

    Entropy (information theory)

    Entropy_(information_theory)

  • C+-probability
  • statistics, a c+-probability is the probability that a contrast variable obtains a positive value. Using a replication probability, the c+-probability is defined

    C+-probability

    C+-probability

  • With high probability
  • Description of limiting behavior in probabilistic algorithms

    mathematics, an event that occurs with high probability (often shortened to w.h.p. or WHP) is one whose probability depends on a certain number n and goes

    With high probability

    With_high_probability

  • Perplexity
  • Concept in information theory

    discrete probability distribution. The perplexity of a fair coin toss is 2, and that of a fair die roll is 6; and generally, for a probability distribution

    Perplexity

    Perplexity

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Description of physical properties at the atomic and subatomic scale

    gives probabilities. Mathematically, a probability is found by taking the square of the absolute value of a complex number, known as a probability amplitude

    Quantum mechanics

    Quantum mechanics

    Quantum_mechanics

  • Free probability
  • Mathematical theory on random variables

    Free probability is a mathematical theory that studies non-commutative random variables. The "freeness" or free independence property is the analogue

    Free probability

    Free_probability

  • Probability vector
  • Vector with non-negative entries that add up to one

    statistics, a probability vector or stochastic vector is a vector with non-negative entries that add up to one. Underlying every probability vector is an

    Probability vector

    Probability_vector

  • Statistics
  • Study of collection and analysis of data

    probability, meanwhile statistics induces statements about a population based on a data set. Statistics serves to bridge the gap between probability and

    Statistics

    Statistics

    Statistics

  • Continuity in probability
  • In probability theory, a stochastic process is said to be continuous in probability or stochastically continuous if its distributions converge whenever

    Continuity in probability

    Continuity_in_probability

  • Birthday problem
  • Probability of shared birthdays

    In probability theory, the birthday problem asks for the probability that, in a set of n randomly chosen people, at least two will share the same birthday

    Birthday problem

    Birthday problem

    Birthday_problem

  • Pre- and post-test probability
  • Probabilities of the presence of a condition

    Pre-test probability and post-test probability (alternatively spelled pretest and posttest probability) are the probabilities of the presence of a condition

    Pre- and post-test probability

    Pre-_and_post-test_probability

  • Infinite monkey theorem
  • Counterintuitive result in probability

    generalized to state that any infinite sequence of independent events whose probabilities are uniformly bounded below by a positive number will almost surely

    Infinite monkey theorem

    Infinite monkey theorem

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  • Tree diagram (probability theory)
  • Diagram to represent a probability space in probability theory

    In probability theory, a tree diagram may be used to represent a probability space. A tree diagram may represent a series of independent events (such

    Tree diagram (probability theory)

    Tree diagram (probability theory)

    Tree_diagram_(probability_theory)

  • Appeal to probability
  • Type of formal fallacy

    An appeal to probability (or appeal to possibility, also known as possibiliter ergo probabiliter, "possibly, therefore probably") is the logical fallacy

    Appeal to probability

    Appeal_to_probability

  • Bayesian inference
  • Method of statistical inference

    closely related to subjective probability, often called "Bayesian probability". Bayesian inference derives the posterior probability as a consequence of two

    Bayesian inference

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  • Probability of success
  • The probability of success (POS) is a statistics concept commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry including by health authorities to support decision

    Probability of success

    Probability_of_success

  • Conditioning (probability)
  • Probability theory term

    is formalized in probability theory by conditioning. Conditional probabilities, conditional expectations, and conditional probability distributions are

    Conditioning (probability)

    Conditioning_(probability)

  • Love at First Sight (2023 film)
  • American film by Vanessa Caswill

    written by Katie Lovejoy, based upon the 2011 novel The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. It stars Haley Lu Richardson

    Love at First Sight (2023 film)

    Love_at_First_Sight_(2023_film)

  • Logistic regression
  • Statistical model for a binary dependent variable

    widely used in statistics to model the probability of a certain class or event taking place, such as the probability of a team winning, of a patient being

    Logistic regression

    Logistic regression

    Logistic_regression

  • Probability of kill
  • Video game terminology

    target will result in a satisfactory outcome (i.e. "kill"), known as the probability of kill. Performance auditing and statistical decisions are required

    Probability of kill

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  • Convergence of random variables
  • Notions of probabilistic convergence, applied to estimation and asymptotic analysis

    In probability theory, there exist several different notions of convergence of sequences of random variables, including convergence in probability, convergence

    Convergence of random variables

    Convergence_of_random_variables

  • Chain rule (probability)
  • Probability theory concept

    In probability theory, the chain rule (also called the general product rule) describes how to calculate the probability of the intersection of, not necessarily

    Chain rule (probability)

    Chain_rule_(probability)

  • Bernoulli distribution
  • Probability distribution modeling a coin toss which need not be fair

    In probability theory and statistics, the Bernoulli distribution, named after Swiss mathematician Jacob Bernoulli, is the discrete probability distribution

    Bernoulli distribution

    Bernoulli distribution

    Bernoulli_distribution

  • Event (probability theory)
  • In statistics and probability theory, set of outcomes to which a probability is assigned

    In probability theory, an event is a subset of outcomes of an experiment (a subset of the sample space) to which a probability is assigned. A single outcome

    Event (probability theory)

    Event (probability theory)

    Event_(probability_theory)

  • Gaussian probability space
  • In probability theory particularly in the Malliavin calculus, a Gaussian probability space is a probability space together with a Hilbert space of mean

    Gaussian probability space

    Gaussian_probability_space

  • A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities
  • 1814 essay by Pierre-Simon Laplace on probability theory and its applications

    A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities (French: Essai philosophique sur les probabilités) is an 1814 work by Pierre-Simon Laplace presenting a wide-ranging

    A Philosophical Essay on Probabilities

    A_Philosophical_Essay_on_Probabilities

  • Probability of direction
  • Mathematical index used in Bayesian statistics

    larger of two posterior probabilities: the probability of the parameter ( θ {\displaystyle \theta } ) being negative and the probability of the parameter being

    Probability of direction

    Probability_of_direction

  • Likelihood function
  • Function related to statistics and probability theory

    calculating the probability of seeing that data under different parameter values of the model. It is constructed from the joint probability distribution

    Likelihood function

    Likelihood_function

  • Kelly criterion
  • Bet sizing formula for long-term growth

    In probability theory, the Kelly criterion (or Kelly strategy or Kelly bet) is a formula for risk allocation with the sizing a sequence of bets by maximizing

    Kelly criterion

    Kelly criterion

    Kelly_criterion

  • Almost surely
  • Probability saying

    In probability theory, an event is said to happen almost surely (sometimes abbreviated as a.s.) if it happens with probability 1 (with respect to the

    Almost surely

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  • Probability of default
  • Financial term

    Probability of default (PD) is a financial term describing the likelihood of a default over a particular time horizon. It provides an estimate of the

    Probability of default

    Probability_of_default

  • Algorithmic probability
  • Mathematical method of assigning a prior probability to a given observation

    theory, algorithmic probability, also known as Solomonoff probability, is a mathematical method of assigning a prior probability to a given observation

    Algorithmic probability

    Algorithmic probability

    Algorithmic_probability

  • Mode (statistics)
  • Value that appears most often in a set of data

    is a discrete random variable, the mode is the value x at which the probability mass function P(X) takes its maximum value, i.e., x = argmaxxi P(X =

    Mode (statistics)

    Mode_(statistics)

  • List of probability distributions
  • takes value 1 with probability p and value 0 with probability q = 1 − p. The Rademacher distribution, which takes value 1 with probability 1/2 and value −1

    List of probability distributions

    List_of_probability_distributions

  • Imprecise probability
  • Probability theory for low quality data

    Imprecise probability generalizes probability theory to allow for partial probability specifications, and is applicable when information is scarce, vague

    Imprecise probability

    Imprecise_probability

  • Universal probability bound
  • Notion in intelligent design

    A universal probability bound is a probabilistic threshold whose existence is asserted by William A. Dembski and is used by him in his works promoting

    Universal probability bound

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  • Neglect of probability
  • Type of cognitive bias

    The neglect of probability, a type of cognitive bias, is the tendency to disregard probability when making a decision under uncertainty and is one simple

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  • Applied probability
  • Application of probability theory

    Applied probability is the application of probability theory to statistical problems and other scientific and engineering domains. Much research involving

    Applied probability

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  • History of probability
  • Probability has a dual aspect: on the one hand the likelihood of hypotheses given the evidence for them, and on the other hand the behavior of stochastic

    History of probability

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  • High probability instruction
  • The high probability instruction (HPI) treatment is a behaviorist treatment based on the idea of positive reinforcement. It consists of the idea of reinforcing

    High probability instruction

    High_probability_instruction

  • Low-probability-of-intercept radar
  • Radar technology that hides its activity from a detected target

    A low-probability-of-intercept radar (LPIR) is a radar employing measures to avoid detection by passive radar detection equipment (such as a radar warning

    Low-probability-of-intercept radar

    Low-probability-of-intercept_radar

  • Bertrand paradox (probability)
  • Probability theory paradox

    Bertrand paradox is a problem within the classical interpretation of probability theory. Joseph Bertrand introduced it in his work Calcul des probabilités

    Bertrand paradox (probability)

    Bertrand_paradox_(probability)

  • Outcome (probability)
  • Possible result of an experiment or trial

    In probability theory, an outcome is a possible result of an experiment or trial. Each possible outcome of a particular experiment is a unique random

    Outcome (probability)

    Outcome (probability)

    Outcome_(probability)

  • Linear probability model
  • Statistics model

    In statistics, a linear probability model (LPM) is a special case of a binary regression model. Here the dependent variable for each observation takes

    Linear probability model

    Linear_probability_model

  • Characteristic function (probability theory)
  • Fourier transform of the probability density function

    In probability theory and statistics, the characteristic function of any real-valued random variable completely defines its probability distribution. If

    Characteristic function (probability theory)

    Characteristic function (probability theory)

    Characteristic_function_(probability_theory)

  • Random walk
  • Process forming a path from many random steps

    {Z} } which starts at 0, and at each step moves +1 or −1 with equal probability. Other examples include the path traced by a molecule as it travels in

    Random walk

    Random walk

    Random_walk

  • Born rule
  • Calculation rule in quantum mechanics

    the probability that a measurement of a quantum system will yield a given result. In one commonly used application, it states that the probability density

    Born rule

    Born_rule

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  • Surname or Lastname

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    Swales

    English (Yorkshire) : in all probability from the Swale river in Yorkshire. (Reaney and Wilson list a 17th-century example, Swayles, with this origin.) Alternatively, it may be a metronymic from the Old Norse female personal name Svala.

    Swales

  • Lackland
  • Surname or Lastname

    English

    Lackland

    English : in all probability an English variant of Scottish Lachlan (see McLachlan), altered through folk etymology. However, Black cites one John sine terra (c. 1180–1214), suggesting that the surname could have arisen quite literally as a nickname for a man with no land.

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  • Probabilities
  • pl.

    of Probability

  • Morally
  • adv.

    In a manner calculated to serve as the basis of action; according to the usual course of things and human judgment; according to reason and probability.

  • Presumptive
  • a.

    Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof.

  • Likeliness
  • n.

    Likelihood; probability.

  • Presumptively
  • adv.

    By presumption, or supposition grounded or probability; presumably.

  • Probability
  • n.

    That which is or appears probable; anything that has the appearance of reality or truth.

  • Presumption
  • n.

    Ground for presuming; evidence probable, but not conclusive; strong probability; reasonable supposition; as, the presumption is that an event has taken place.

  • Probability
  • n.

    The quality or state of being probable; appearance of reality or truth; reasonable ground of presumption; likelihood.

  • Likelihood
  • n.

    Appearance of truth or reality; probability; verisimilitude.

  • Like
  • superl.

    Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.

  • Probability
  • n.

    Likelihood of the occurrence of any event in the doctrine of chances, or the ratio of the number of favorable chances to the whole number of chances, favorable and unfavorable. See 1st Chance, n., 5.

  • Likely
  • adv.

    In all probability; probably.

  • Moral
  • a.

    Supported by reason or probability; practically sufficient; -- opposed to legal or demonstrable; as, a moral evidence; a moral certainty.

  • Probabilist
  • n.

    One who maintains that certainty is impossible, and that probability alone is to govern our faith and actions.

  • Probabilist
  • n.

    One who maintains that a man may do that which has a probability of being right, or which is inculcated by teachers of authority, although other opinions may seem to him still more probable.

  • Likely
  • a.

    Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain.

  • Verisimilitude
  • n.

    The quality or state of being verisimilar; the appearance of truth; probability; likelihood.

  • Presume
  • v. t.

    To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose.

  • Probality
  • n.

    Probability.

  • Odds
  • a.

    Difference in favor of one and against another; excess of one of two things or numbers over the other; inequality; advantage; superiority; hence, excess of chances; probability.