Probability multiplication rule
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A basic rule for combining the probabilities of independent events.
Why it's here
Placed in Hold: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 2Hacker News·8/5/2026researchData analysis of the “Three Six Rule” in dating
This Hacker News post applies basic statistics to the “Three Six Rule,” a dating meme that says a man should be six figures, six feet tall, and have a six-inch penis. The author estimates how rare each trait is and discusses how combining them affects the odds of finding someone who meets all three criteria.