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What does it mean?
Even regular events like sunrise are not random if they follow a pattern.
In plain terms
Just because something happens often does not mean it is random.
What can you take from it?
Look for patterns even in frequent events.

Where it applies

  • data analysis
  • daily life
  • science

Putting it to work

  • study trends
  • avoid assumptions
  • track data

Questions to consider

  • What patterns do you see?
  • Is this random or ordered?

Another view

Some things truly are random.

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