Randomness
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| - | The word '''random''' is used to express lack of order, [[purpose]], [[causality|cause]], or predictability in non-scientific parlance. A [[random process]] is a repeating process whose outcomes follow no describable deterministic pattern, but follow a [[probability distribution]]. | + | # The property of all [[possible]] [[outcome]]s being [[equally]] [[likely]]. |
| + | # {{mathematics}} A type of [[circumstance]] or event that is [[describe]]d by a [[probability distribution]]. | ||
| + | # A measure of the lack of [[purpose]], [[logic]]{{,}} or [[objectivity]] of an [[event]]. | ||
| + | #: ''There was no '''randomness''' in the teacher's selection of the class representative.'' | ||
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| + | The word '''random''' is used to express [[lack]] of order, [[purpose]], [[causality|cause]], or predictability in non-scientific parlance. A [[random process]] is a repeating process whose outcomes follow no describable deterministic pattern, but follow a [[probability distribution]]. | ||
| The term '''randomness''' is often used in [[statistics]] to signify well defined statistical properties, such as lack of [[bias]] or [[correlation]]. | The term '''randomness''' is often used in [[statistics]] to signify well defined statistical properties, such as lack of [[bias]] or [[correlation]]. | ||
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- The property of all possible outcomes being equally likely.
- Template:Mathematics A type of circumstance or event that is described by a probability distribution.
- A measure of the lack of purpose, logicTemplate:, or objectivity of an event.
- There was no randomness in the teacher's selection of the class representative.
The word random is used to express lack of order, purpose, cause, or predictability in non-scientific parlance. A random process is a repeating process whose outcomes follow no describable deterministic pattern, but follow a probability distribution.
The term randomness is often used in statistics to signify well defined statistical properties, such as lack of bias or correlation.
Randomness has an important place in science, philosophy, and religion.
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