Etymology

Bertrand's paradox

Today it means: A problem within the classical interpretation of probability theory, illustrating how the principle of indifference may not produce definite, well-defined results for probabilities if it is applied uncritically when the domain of possibilities is infinite. Full definition →

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Named after Joseph Bertrand, French mathematician.

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