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Benford's Law

Definition:

Benford's Law, also known as the First-Digit Law, is a mathematical phenomenon that states that in many naturally occurring sets of numerical data, the leading digits are not uniformly distributed, but rather follow a specific pattern.

Senses:

1. Mathematics:
• Benford's Law predicts that the frequency of the first digit in numerical data will follow a logarithmic distribution, with the digit 1 occurring as the leading digit approximately 30% of the time.
• Researchers often use Benford's Law to detect anomalies or potential fraud in datasets, as any deviation from the expected distribution can indicate manipulation or errors.

Sample Sentences:

1. According to Benford's Law, the number 1 is expected to appear as the leading digit more frequently than any other digit in many real-life datasets.
2. The accountant detected an anomaly in the expense report when the numbers didn't conform to Benford's Law.
3. Researchers analyzed the sales figures using Benford's Law and found irregularities that led to further investigation.

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