= Necktie paradox
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The necktie paradox is a thought experiment in the realm of probability theory that illustrates how intuitive ideas about chance and random selection can sometimes lead to counterintuitive or unexpected results. The most common version of the paradox involves selecting a necktie at random from a collection of ties, where the ties are grouped by several factors, such as color or pattern. In one version of the paradox, consider a situation where a man has several neckties.
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