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 most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the ...
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Characterization and Selection of Probability Density Function in a Discrete Random Switching Period SVPWM Strategy

Abstract: Aiming at suppressing the switching frequency harmonics in the integrated permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) systems, a discrete random switching period (DRSP) space vector pulse ...
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Variable Neighborhood Search with Cost Function Networks To Solve Large Computational Protein Design Problems

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Optimal Remote Estimation of Discrete Random Variables Over the Collision Channel

Abstract: Consider a system comprising sensors that communicate with a remote estimator by way of a so-called collision channel. Each sensor observes a discrete random variable and must decide whether ...
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What Is Probability Density Function? Here’s All You Need to Know

What Is A Probability Density Function? A probability density function, also known as a bell curve, is a fundamental statistics concept, that describes the likelihood of a continuous random variable ...
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Activities to Teach Students to Identify Discrete and Continuous Random Variables

Roll a die and ask students to identify the random variable. Since a die can only take on values of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, this is a discrete random variable. Repeat ...