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A '''statistical impossibility''' is a probability that is so low as to not be worthy of mentioning. Sometimes it is quoted as 1X10^-50<ref>[http://www.evolutionthelie.com/probability-statistics/life-from-non-life-is-a-statistical-impossibility/ Evolution the lie; statistical impossibility]</ref> although the cutoff is inherently arbitrary. Although not truly impossible the probability is low enough so as to not bear mention in a rational, reasonable argument. | A '''statistical impossibility''' is a probability that is so low as to not be worthy of mentioning. Sometimes it is quoted as 1X10^-50<ref>[http://www.evolutionthelie.com/probability-statistics/life-from-non-life-is-a-statistical-impossibility/ Evolution the lie; statistical impossibility]</ref> although the cutoff is inherently arbitrary. Although not truly impossible the probability is low enough so as to not bear mention in a rational, reasonable argument. | ||
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Revision as of 22:29, March 6, 2011
A statistical impossibility is a probability that is so low as to not be worthy of mentioning. Sometimes it is quoted as 1X10^-50[1] although the cutoff is inherently arbitrary. Although not truly impossible the probability is low enough so as to not bear mention in a rational, reasonable argument.