Index for Probability and Statistics. Terminology relating to probability and statistics as typically encountered in the Algebra I to Calculus sequence. Currently there is little probability or statistics material beyond this. Addition Rule.
Gist vs. jist. A gist is the main part of something, usually used with a direct object. It can also be the ground for legal action. Gist comes from the French word gist. Often misspelled as jist. Jist is the common phonetic spelling of a United States Southernerâs way of saying âjustâ.
(dÊÉªst) n. 1. the main or essential point of a matter: the gist of a story. 2. the ground of a legal action. [1720â30; < Anglo-French (cest action) gist (this matter) lies, derivative of Old French gesir to lie Â« Latin jacÄre]