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Dirichlet distribution

A Dirichlet distribution is like a mathematical box of odds. It’s used by scientists and mathematicians to calculate the odds of something happening. For example, if you wanted to know the odds of getting heads or tails when you flip a coin, a Dirichlet distribution could tell you. It works by breaking down the odds into small pieces, so you can see the exact chances of something happening.