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probability talk

November 7th, 2007

Here’s an interesting short talk by Peter Donnelly about probability theory and how it affects important decisions being made. Interesting examples with regards to testing for rare diseases (i.e. if you ever get tested positive for HIV, you should probably immediately start taking drugs, but also get another test!) or a murder trial conviction based on incorrect probability theory (and an error of logic).

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