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Mathematics

The Central Limit Theorem in Action

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The Central Limit Theorem is why we can use the bell curve to describe averages from almost any population, even if the population itself is completely skewed or bizarre.

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Ever wondered why pollsters can predict elections by asking just a thousand people? A hidden mathematical law turns a few random opinions into a remarkably accurate picture of millions.