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1probability theory — Math., Statistics. the theory of analyzing and making statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events. Cf. probability (def. 4). [1830 40] * * * Branch of mathematics that deals with analysis of random events.… …
2game theory — a mathematical theory that deals with strategies for maximizing gains and minimizing losses within prescribed constraints, as the rules of a card game: widely applied in the solution of various decision making problems, as those of military… …
3Probability space — This article is about mathematical term. For the novel, see Probability Space (novel). In probability theory, a probability space or a probability triple is a mathematical construct that models a real world process (or experiment ) consisting of… …
4Computable function — Total recursive function redirects here. For other uses of the term recursive function , see Recursive function (disambiguation). Computable functions are the basic objects of study in computability theory. Computable functions are the formalized …
5Logic — For other uses, see Logic (disambiguation). Philosophy …
6Function (mathematics) — f(x) redirects here. For the band, see f(x) (band). Graph of example function, In mathematics, a function associates one quantity, the a …
7Mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics — Quantum mechanics Uncertainty principle …
8Arrow's impossibility theorem — In social choice theory, Arrow’s impossibility theorem, the General Possibility Theorem, or Arrow’s paradox, states that, when voters have three or more distinct alternatives (options), no voting system can convert the ranked preferences of… …
9Random element — The term random element was introduced by Maurice Frechet in 1948 to refer to a random variable that takes values in spaces more general than had previously been widely considered. Frechet commented that the development of probability theory and… …
10Strategy (game theory) — In game theory, a player s strategy in a game is a complete plan of action for whatever situation might arise; this fully determines the player s behaviour. A player s strategy will determine the action the player will take at any stage of the… …
