p & p
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The parameter is p; p = the probability of a success for each trial.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 19, 2013
"P, p, p," Sam sounded in a whisper.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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The axis of the brush-holder B is supported by two pivot-screws, p p.
From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Thomas Commerford Martin
The first differences are p, p, p, ... and the differences of any higher order are zero.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various
All three upper rolls are provided with rubber springs in the casings h, h′. p, p, are the pulleys for the cutter head and b, those for the feed works, which have two speeds.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
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