This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In this paper we propose a strategy that gives an optimal lower bound of the average gain for the two-envelope problem within the McDonnell ...

We investigate properties of a diagnostic-envelope method for evaluating normal probability plots of regression residuals that was proposed by Atkinson (1981), implemented by BMDP (Hardwick 1987), and ...

Sir, Anže Slosar’s letter (October 21) offers a problem that could be used to demonstrate the danger of some knowledge of probability. You are presented with a choice of two envelopes, one of which ...

Imprecise probabilities offer a rigorous framework to characterise uncertainty when precise numerical probabilities are either unavailable or unwarranted. This concept expands traditional probability ...

Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. There are two types: Riddler Express for those of you who want ...

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