| Probability theory: Probability theory is the branch of mathematics that deals with the analysis of random phenomena. It is used to model the uncertainty of random events. The probability of any event is between 0 and 1, the sum of the probabilities of all events in a sample space is 1. Probability theory is used in mathematics, statistics, physics, and engineering. See also Probability, Probability distribution, Probability functions, Predictions, Method, Knowledge._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |
