Odds in statistics and Odds in a horse race
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Definition of Odds in statistics
[math]\displaystyle{ Odds=\frac{probability\ that\ the\ outcome\ occurs}{probability\ that\ the\ outcome\ does\ not\ occur} }[/math]
Example of a horse rase
Assumption
In order to simplify, the bookmaker in the following scenario does not charge any betting fees
A race that 5 horses start and 10 bettors bet
Here is a horse race that 5 horses start and 10 people ---10 bettors--- bet each of 5 horses.
Names of horses are A, B, C, D and E.
Horses |
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |