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odds a method of expressing probability, e.g. at odds of 3 to 2 this can be converted to conventional terminology by using each number as the numerator and the sum of them as the denominator, i.e. 3/5, 2/5 or 60% or 40% or 0.6, 0.4. The odds are quoted as for or against. So that at odds of 3 to 2 the chances for an event happening are 3/5. The odds against it happening are 2/5. posterior odds probability determined after consideration of the results of a study. odds ratio the ratio, used particularly in case-control studies, estimates the chances of a particular event occurring in one population in relation to its rate of occurrence in another population. Patient discussion about given odds. Q. I have weak pelvic muscles.. Ive not had any children or anything like that. And im only 20. Isnt it abit odd It dont help one little bit when you have bladder problems(and struggle to control the flow) A. Thank you for the answer Lucy, however i forgot to mention i have actually been doing P Read more or ask a question about given oddsHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That became official Wednesday when Brother Derek was named the morning-line favorite for Saturday's race despite landing a post position near the outside of the 20-horse starting gate, and four of the other five California-trained entrants were given odds in the top half of the field. He has also given odds (1000-1) on Father Dougal McGuire, a fictional priest from the British television series, Father Ted. When the 2005-06 season started the Steelers were given odds of only 12/1 to win the Super Bowl, while the Seahawks were an even longer shot, with the BETonSPORTS odds makers giving them 20/1 odds to be crowned champion of the NFL in Detroit. |
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