probability

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Our recommendations support the use of probabilities instead of dichotomous “p-values” and the inclusion of findings from related studies to evaluate safety and effectiveness—an invaluable advancement for rare-disease research.

From The Wall Street Journal

As of Thursday afternoon, traders on Kalshi put a 38% probability that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s very easy to understand these binary probabilities—is this event going to happen or isn’t it?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Nevertheless, an analysis of the last months of prior Fed chairs suggests that the probability of a higher fed funds rate in three months, while perhaps small, is still greater than zero.

From MarketWatch

Using these improved statistical models, the researchers derived analytical expressions for error and sift probabilities under pointing error, marking a first for the field.

From Science Daily