/tags/statistics/ Recent bookmarks tagged #statistics Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:51 +0000 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persi_Diaconis "Persi Warren Diaconis (born January 31, 1945) is an American mathematician and former professional magician. He is the Mary V. Sunseri Professor of Statistics and Mathematics at Stanford University. He is particularly known for tackling mathematical problems involving randomness and randomization, such as coin flipping and shuffling playing cards."<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #magic #math #mathematics #stanford #statistics</p> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:13:01 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:14587 magic math mathematics stanford statistics http://www.random.org "Perhaps you have wondered how predictable machines like computers can generate randomness. In reality, most random numbers used in computer programs are pseudo-random, which means they are a generated in a predictable fashion using a mathematical formula. This is fine for many purposes, but it may not be random in the way you expect if you're used to dice rolls and lottery drawings."<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #entropy #math #mathematics #nifty #numbers #random #science #security #statistics</p> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:02:27 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:12911 entropy math mathematics nifty numbers random science security statistics http://waxy.org/2008/10/memeorandum_colors <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #analysis #bias #greasemonkey #metablogging #politics #statistics #via:waxy #visualization</p> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:39:15 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:11515 analysis bias greasemonkey metablogging politics statistics via:waxy visualization http://www.boingboing.net/2006/08/07/only_traitors_try_to.html "The point of terrorism is to create terror, and by cynically convincing us that our very countries are at risk from terrorism, our politicians have delivered utter victory to the terrorists: we are terrified."<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #bush #danger #politics #statistics #terror #terrorism #war</p> Wed, 09 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:7528 bush danger politics statistics terror terrorism war http://www.statemaster.com/graph/hea_ora_hea_los_of_nat_tee-health-oral-loss-natural-teeth "DEFINITION: Adults aged 65+ who have had all their natural teeth extracted."<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #dentistry #odd #states #statistics #teeth #us</p> Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:12:33 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:7213 dentistry odd states statistics teeth us http://www.energyfiend.com/death-by-caffeine It would take 142.85 cups of Coffee (Brewed) to put [me] down.<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #caffeine #coffee #drinks #fun #funny #statistics #trivia</p> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 20:28:54 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:5220 caffeine coffee drinks fun funny statistics trivia http://www.satn.org/archive/2005_07_24_archive.html#112250425349851393 "The danger in positing a designer is that it denies us the ability to explore and learn more."<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #religion #statistics</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2005 11:19:23 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:5048 religion statistics