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An Introduction to Probability and Statistics

This is a blog in which I intend to explain various probabilistic and statistical concepts in simple terms. Questions about probability and statistics often arise in discussions about various games, so my aim is to provide tutorials that give you sufficient information to understand these calculations and perform them yourself.

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Converting RPG Intelligence Values into IQ

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IQ has a statistical definition (in terms of a median value and standard deviation). In this article I apply this definition to the randomly generated Intelligence scores in various RPGs (original/basic D&D, Call of Cthulhu, WFRP 1&2, Rifts).
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Averages

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Such a simple topic: the definition of "average". But since this is the most interesting statistic in most circumstances and one that has been investigated by countless people over the years, there are many measures of "average". Here I explain the mode, the median, the many different types of mean (arithmetic, geometric, harmonic, quadratic, power, f-mean), and their relationships.
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Glossary

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Brief definitions of jargon terms used in this blog, with links where relevant to supporting posts.
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An ordered and structured list of the topics covered by this blog.
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Welcome and Introduction

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In which I discuss the purpose of the blog, its scope, how to use the blog, and why I am using the blog functionality as opposed to something else.
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