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Imagine you’re looking at a bunch of coins scattered randomly on the floor. At first glance, they seem to be all over the place without any order. However, what if there was a hidden pattern in how these coins are arranged? Mathematicians have been grappling with a similar mystery regarding prime numbers for centuries. The […]
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The gravity model, originally derived from Newton’s law of gravitation, is a predictive tool widely used in economics and geography to estimate the interaction between two entities, often regions or countries. At its core, the gravity model asserts that the amount of interaction between two bodies is directly proportional to their mass (or size) and […]
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The Mediterranean Sea, often romanticized in literature and history, is today the setting of one of the most perilous migration routes in the world. The Central Mediterranean route, from Libya to Italy, has seen over half a million attempted crossings since 2014, making it a focal point of international migration policy debates. A recent study […]
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In the realm of probabilistic models, understanding the intricate web of cause and effect is crucial for accurate predictions and interpretations. The recent paper Causality and tractable probabilistic models delves into this complex topic, offering valuable insights and advancements in the field. Simplifying Tractable Probabilistic Models (TPM) At the heart of this paper is the […]
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The modern economy is rapidly evolving, shaped by the burgeoning influence of big data. Data and Markets, a comprehensive article from Annual Reviews, delves into this transformation, highlighting how data is reshaping economics and finance. Here, we aim to unpack these complex ideas in an accessible format, inviting readers to explore the full article for […]
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Statistics is more than just numbers and graphs; it’s a science that helps us make sense of the world around us. The article “Six Statistical Senses” published in Annual Reviews delves into how statistics as a discipline helps in connecting theory, methodology, and computation in insightful ways. Understanding Statistical Senses The concept of statistical senses […]
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