Some Remarks on a Direct Calculation of Probabilities in Urn Schemes

Some Remarks on a Direct Calculation of Probabilities in Urn Schemes

The paper considers urn schemes in which several urns can be involved. Simplified formulas are proposedthat allow direct calculation of probabilities without the use of elements of combinatorics.

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