We recall the fundamental concept of conditional probability and Bayes’ formula, on the basis of which some famous “paradoxes” are discussed. The generating function and its use for the study of branching problems are introduced. Finally, the role of marginal probabilities in statistical mechanics is discussed.

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Some Results with a Bit of Formalism

  • Guido Boffetta,
  • Angelo Vulpiani

摘要

We recall the fundamental concept of conditional probability and Bayes’ formula, on the basis of which some famous “paradoxes” are discussed. The generating function and its use for the study of branching problems are introduced. Finally, the role of marginal probabilities in statistical mechanics is discussed.