Byzantine Fault Tolerance
Byzantine Fault Tolerance — a way to critically analyize a system for possible failures and construct ways for the system to continue to function.More information
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All the math
NUMB3RS has opened the eyes of many people to the ways math and science can be used to solve crimes. This is a list of all the math and science concepts used in the series with links to on-line sources to find more information or articles written by mathematicians and scientists explaining the concepts used in episodes.
String Metric
String Metric — a set of metrics allowing for comparison of data to find similaritiesMore information
Grobner Basis
Grobner Basis — a fundamental notation of algebra that allows for more advanced computational work. More information
Opposition Research
Opposition Research — a method of researching a potential political candidate to discover biographical, legal, medical etc information. More information
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Affinity Analysis
Affinity Analysis — a data analysis method looking for relationships among individuals or within groups.More information
Non-Newtonian Fluid
Non-Newtonian Fluid — a fluid whose viscosity changes with different stresses.More information
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Arsenic
Arsenic — a highly toxic metal found naturally in the environment and as an industrial and agricultural byproduct.More information
OODA Loop
OODA Loop — (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) the concept originated with Air Force colonel John Boyd as a way to direct ones energies to defeat an enemy.More information
Dimensional Data Set
Dimensional Data Set — a way to assign values to data in a multi-dimentional space
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Backward Induction
Backward Induction — working backward from a solution to find the best course of actionMore information
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