Probability
Chance, uncertainty, random events and distributions.
Areas within Probability
Arithmetic
Core number operations, ratios, fractions and numerical reasoning.
197 wordsAlgebra
Symbols, equations, functions and abstract relationships.
114 wordsGeometry
Shape, space, measurement and spatial proof.
75 wordsCalculus
Rates of change, accumulation, limits and continuous functions.
32 wordsProbability
Chance, uncertainty, random events and distributions.
57 wordsStatistics and data science
Data, variation, inference, modelling and evidence.
12 wordsCombinatorics
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19 wordsDifferential equations
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7 wordsDiscrete mathematics
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2 wordsLinear algebra
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12 wordsMathematical analysis
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10 wordsMathematical logic
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46 wordsMathematical statistics
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85 wordsNumber theory
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14 wordsNumerical analysis
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4 wordsOptimisation
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7 wordsSet theory
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65 wordsTopology
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11 wordsTrigonometry
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the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
Bernoulli distributionnouna theoretical distribution of the number of successes in a finite set of independent trials with a constant probability of success
Binomial distributionnouna theoretical distribution of the number of successes in a finite set of independent trials with a constant probability of success
Chance variablenouna variable quantity that is random
Conditional probabilitynounthe probability that an event will occur given that one or more other events have occurred
Contingent probabilitynounthe probability that an event will occur given that one or more other events have occurred
Contradictoryadjectiveunable for both to exist or be true at the same time
Expectationnounthe sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
Expected valuenounthe sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
First momentnounthe sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
Gaussian distributionnouna theoretical distribution with finite mean and variance
Mutually exclusiveadjectiveunable for both to exist or be true at the same time
Normal distributionnouna theoretical distribution with finite mean and variance
Poisson distributionnouna theoretical distribution that is a good approximation to the binomial distribution when the probability is small and the number of trials is l…
Random variablenouna variable quantity that is random
Standard deviationnounthe square root of the variance
Stochastic variablenouna variable quantity that is random
Variantnouna variable quantity that is random
Variatenouna variable quantity that is random
Variancenounthe second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
Residual standard deviationnounthe standard deviation of points formed around a linear function, and an estimate of the accuracy of the dependent variable being measured.; "Th…
Sample standard deviationnounthe standard deviation of a random sample taken from a statistical population.; "The sample standard deviation distribution is a slightly compli…
Consequencenouna phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…
Effectnouna phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…
Eventnouna phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…
Issuenouna phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…
Outcomenouna phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…
Resultnouna phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…
Upshotnouna phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…
Covariancenoun(statistics) the mean value of the product of the deviations of two variates from their respective means
Incompatibleadjectivenot compatible; "incompatible personalities"; "incompatible colors"
Aftermathnounthe consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had be…
Backwashnounthe consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had be…
Branchnouna natural consequence of development
By-productnouna secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
Byproductnouna secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
Changenounthe result of alteration or modification; "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"
Dentnounan appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); "it made a dent in my bank account"
Harvestnounthe consequence of an effort or activity; "they gathered a harvest of examples"; "a harvest of love"
Impactnouna forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"
Influencenounthe effect of one thing (or person) on another; "the influence of mechanical action"
Materializationnounsomething that comes into existence as a result; "industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic o…
Offsetnouna natural consequence of development
Offshootnouna natural consequence of development
Offspringnounsomething that comes into existence as a result; "industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic o…
Outgrowthnouna natural consequence of development
Productnouna consequence of someone's efforts or of a particular set of circumstances; "skill is the product of hours of practice"; "his reaction was the p…
Repercussionnouna remote or indirect consequence of some action; "his declaration had unforeseen repercussions"; "reverberations of the market crash were felt y…
Responsenouna result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa"
Reverberationnouna remote or indirect consequence of some action; "his declaration had unforeseen repercussions"; "reverberations of the market crash were felt y…
Wakenounthe consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had be…
Wallopnouna forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"
Depolarizationnouna loss of polarity or polarization
Perturbationnoun(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
Purchasenouna means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; "he could get no purchase on the situation"
Reactionnouna response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude; "he was pleased by the audience's reaction to his performance"; "John feared his mother…
Windnouna tendency or force that influences events; "the winds of change"
