Category
page 1Probabilistic arguments
Bayesian inference
method of statistical inference in which Bayes' theorem is used to update the probability for a hypothesis as more evidence or information becomes available
identical particle
concept in quantum mechanics of perfectly substitutable particles
legal burden of proof
in law, the obligation on a party in a trial to produce evidence
scientific evidence
evidence which either supports or counters a scientific hypothesis
doomsday argument
probabilistic argument that claims to predict the number of future members of the human species given an estimate of the total number of humans born so far
probable cause
legal standard of proof required for arrests and warrants under US law
probabilistic logic
use of probability and logic to deal with uncertain situations
reasonable doubt
high legal standard of proof, usually required for criminal conviction
probabilistic method
nonconstructive method for mathematical proofs