On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Sriram Karra <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Probability" as used in regular conversation is a very different (and more > poorly defined) beast than what is referred to by the mathematical concept > of probability. That is the root of your problem, Deepa. You are trying to > fit Landon's attempt to describe the mathematical probability to your > understanding of a loosely defined "colloquial probability". > > Your difficulty is akin to difficulty in understanding or visualising the > mathematical "Point" - an infinitely small entity of 0 size, but that - due > to matters of practical limitations - has to be represented by a large blob > of chalk on the black board and visualized by everyone as such. > > The existence of these two "Probabilities" also points to the real problem > in front of Udhay - which meaning of probability do you want to shine light > on for your child? I want to convey the mathematical notion of probability. There are many other ways to demonstrate the notion of fuzzily defined relationships between fuzzily defined terms. Udhay -- ((Udhay Shankar N)) ((udhay @ pobox.com)) ((www.digeratus.com))
