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Self-Assessment: Information Theory

Use these questions as a means to determine how well you understand the material of this lesson and where you have weaknesses. After completing the self-assessment, review the material of the lesson.

Reflection Questions

  1. Why does an event with a lower probability of occurring have a higher information content (or value) according to Shannon?

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