Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works

Probability underpins AI, cryptography and statistics. However, as the philosopher Bertrand Russell said, “Probability is the ...
Arizona Daily Star

The Math Hidden Inside a Plinko Board: How a Simple Pegboard Teaches One of the Most Important Concepts in Science

Provided content. One ball on a Plinko board is unpredictable. Drop a thousand and they form a near-perfect bell curve—one of math’s most powerful ideas for 150+ years.
Scientific American

This mathematician proved a brilliant theorem to justify his social awkwardness

George Pólya’s random walk theorem absolved him of being a lurker and revealed how the laws of chance interact with physical ...
Investopedia

Understanding Simple Random Sampling: Key Advantages & Limitations

Melissa Horton is a financial literacy professional. She has 10+ years of experience in the financial services and planning industry. NicoElNino / Getty Images Simple random sampling gives each member ...