equiprobabelt

Equiprobabelt is a term used in probability theory to describe a partition-based probabilistic model in which probability mass is distributed evenly across a finite collection of blocks. The word is a portmanteau of equiprobable and belt, evoking an image of a ring divided into equal segments. It is an informal or nascent term and is not part of standard textbooks, but it appears in pedagogical discussions and some informal writings to characterize certain fair-randomization schemes.

Formally, let Ω be a finite set of elementary outcomes and P a probability measure on Ω. A partition {B1, ..., Bk} of Ω is called equiprobabelt when P(Bi) = 1/k for all i. Within each block Bi, the distribution over outcomes in Bi can be arbitrary or specified separately depending on the modeling choice; in many contexts one only requires the equal-mass conclusion across blocks. A simple example is a fair die: if the outcomes are grouped by faces as singleton blocks, each has probability 1/6, illustrating the equiprobabelt principle.

Applications include analysis of fair sampling, stratified randomization where strata are chosen with equal probability, and descriptions of symmetric randomized algorithms. In practice, equiprobabelt emphasizes equal treatment of predefined groups rather than detailed control over within-group dispersion.

Relation to related concepts includes equiprobability, partition theory, and stratified sampling. The term remains informal, and its precise usage may vary by author.