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The odds-algorithm applies to a class of problems called ''last-success''- problems. Formally the objective is to maximize the probability of identifying in a
sequence of sequentially observed independent events a last specific event. This identification must be done at the time of observation. No recall on preceding observations is permitted. Usually a specific
event is defined by the decision maker as an event which is of true interest
==Examples==
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