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Re:Is Probability Real? by imtringued on Sunday November 29, 2020 @05:52AM (#25244342)
>What have you learn about the coin's true flip probability?

Nothing because you only tested the coin flip machine in aggregate. If you have a different throwing mechanism the results could be completely different.

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Re:Is Probability Real? by jbay808 on Sunday November 29, 2020 @01:42PM (#25246988)
When I flip it with my hand, aren't I testing the coin-hand system in aggregate?

If nothing is flipping the coin, then what coin flips are we making predictions about?

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