PierreSimon LaplaceProbability theory is nothing more than common sense reduced to calculation. -1819
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Probability theory is nothing more than common sense reduced to calculation. Probability theory is the heart and soul of mathematics and stats, and has been applied by great mathematicians, scientists and businessmen alike. It’s a system for making sense out of the confusing world around us and gives us a way to make decisions based on data other than gut instinct. The world is full of facts but it’s also full of facts that are hidden or misunderstood. Probability theory can help you make better decisions by taking all the facts in front of you and creating a pattern.
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