The interrogator's fallacy

Article Abstract:

Matthews' theory on the interrogator's fallacy holds that a confession can sometimes indicate innocence, such as when an innocent person is more likely to confess to a crime than a guilty person. Conditional probability explains this theory. Bayesian inference may help jurors make better decisions.

Models, Bayesian statistical decision theory, Bayesian analysis, Confession (Law), Confessions (Law), Probabilities, Probability theory, Guilt (Law), Conditionals (Logic)

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Alphamagic squares

Article Abstract:

Lee Sallows invented the alphamagic square, an improved and more challenging version of the magic square in the 1980s. He developed a general theory to obtain common totals for both numbers and words.

Research, Magic squares

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All paths lead away from Rome

Article Abstract:

A mathematical problem is given regarding a fight between lions and gladiators.

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