Scientific American

What is Bayes's theorem, and how can it be used to assign probabilities to questions such as the existence of God? What scientific value does it have?

Chris Wiggins, an associate professor of applied mathematics at Columbia University, offers this explanation. A patient goes to see a doctor. The doctor performs a test with 99 percent ...
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Thevenin’s theorem made easy — step-by-step circuit example

Understand Thevenin’s Theorem the easy way with a clear, step-by-step circuit example. Learn how to simplify complex ...
Investopedia

What Is the Central Limit Theorem (CLT)?

Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and researcher who has assisted thousands of clients over a more than two-decade career. She is the CEO of ...
Scientific American

Math’s ‘Hairy Ball Theorem’ Has Surprising Implications

You might be surprised to learn that you can’t comb the hairs flat on a coconut without creating a cowlick. Perhaps even more surprising, this silly claim with an even sillier name, the “hairy ball ...