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=== Types of Probability === | === Types of Probability === | ||
Part of a comprehensive understanding of basic probability includes an understanding of the differences between different kinds of probability problems. | Part of a comprehensive understanding of basic probability includes an understanding of the differences between different kinds of probability problems. | ||
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* [[combinatoric probability]] problems involve counting outcomes. | * [[combinatoric probability]] problems involve counting outcomes. | ||
| + | * [[free probability]] is hard (I think...) and involves probability spaces in which random variables do not commute. | ||
* [[geometric probability]] | * [[geometric probability]] | ||
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=== Resources === | === Resources === | ||
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/probarticle.pdf Three Types of Probability] | * [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/probarticle.pdf Three Types of Probability] | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 24 June 2006
Probability is one of the most difficult areas of mathematics to define, explain, or understand. Probability can be loosely defined as the chance that an event will happen.
Introductory Probability
Types of Probability
Part of a comprehensive understanding of basic probability includes an understanding of the differences between different kinds of probability problems.
- algebraic probability
- combinatoric probability problems involve counting outcomes.
- free probability is hard (I think...) and involves probability spaces in which random variables do not commute.
- geometric probability
