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Affinity in paired event probability

S Blythe1, S Busenberg, C Castillo-Chavez

  • 1Department of Statistics and Modelling Science, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland.

Mathematical Biosciences
|July 1, 1995
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A new parametric functional models event pair probabilities, regardless of order. Event affinities define a probability hypersurface when marginal probabilities are known, with broad applications.

Area of Science:

  • Probability theory
  • Statistical modeling
  • Mathematical biology

Background:

  • Understanding joint probabilities is crucial in many scientific fields.
  • Existing models often assume event order is relevant, limiting applicability.
  • A need exists for flexible models accommodating unordered events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a general parametric functional for modeling joint probabilities of event pairs.
  • To demonstrate how event affinities and marginal probabilities constrain joint probabilities.
  • To explore applications across diverse scientific disciplines.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel parametric functional.
  • Mathematical derivation of relationships between marginal and joint probabilities.

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  • Illustrative examples and case studies.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed functional generates conditional and joint probabilities for unordered event pairs.
    • Parameters in the functional represent event affinities or associations.
    • A probability hypersurface is defined by marginal probabilities and event affinities.

    Conclusions:

    • The parametric functional provides a unified framework for analyzing event pair probabilities.
    • This approach has significant implications for probability, ecology, epidemiology, genetics, and distribution theory.
    • The model offers a powerful tool for understanding associations in complex systems.