Triple
T2171648
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Augustin-Louis Cauchy |
E48438
|
entity |
| Predicate | knownFor |
P22
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
Cauchy distribution
The Cauchy distribution is a continuous probability distribution with heavy tails and undefined mean and variance, often used as a classic example of pathological behavior in probability theory and statistics.
|
E239287
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Cauchy distribution | Statement: [Augustin-Louis Cauchy, knownFor, Cauchy distribution]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cauchy distribution Context triple: [Augustin-Louis Cauchy, knownFor, Cauchy distribution]
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A.
Gaussian distribution
The Gaussian distribution, also known as the normal distribution, is a fundamental continuous probability distribution characterized by its symmetric bell-shaped curve and central role in statistics and the natural sciences.
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B.
F-distribution
The F-distribution is a continuous probability distribution widely used in statistics, especially for comparing variances and conducting analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests.
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C.
Gumbel
Gumbel is a surname most notably associated with American sportscaster Greg Gumbel.
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D.
Bernoulli
Bernoulli is the surname of a prominent Swiss family of mathematicians and scientists, including figures such as Jakob, Johann, and Daniel Bernoulli, who made foundational contributions to calculus, probability, and fluid dynamics.
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E.
Cauchy-à-la-Tour
Cauchy-à-la-Tour is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: Cauchy distribution Triple: [Augustin-Louis Cauchy, knownFor, Cauchy distribution]
Generated description
The Cauchy distribution is a continuous probability distribution with heavy tails and undefined mean and variance, often used as a classic example of pathological behavior in probability theory and statistics.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cauchy distribution Target entity description: The Cauchy distribution is a continuous probability distribution with heavy tails and undefined mean and variance, often used as a classic example of pathological behavior in probability theory and statistics.
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A.
Gaussian distribution
The Gaussian distribution, also known as the normal distribution, is a fundamental continuous probability distribution characterized by its symmetric bell-shaped curve and central role in statistics and the natural sciences.
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B.
F-distribution
The F-distribution is a continuous probability distribution widely used in statistics, especially for comparing variances and conducting analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests.
-
C.
Gumbel
Gumbel is a surname most notably associated with American sportscaster Greg Gumbel.
-
D.
Bernoulli
Bernoulli is the surname of a prominent Swiss family of mathematicians and scientists, including figures such as Jakob, Johann, and Daniel Bernoulli, who made foundational contributions to calculus, probability, and fluid dynamics.
-
E.
Cauchy-à-la-Tour
Cauchy-à-la-Tour is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69a88aa3faa48190995b233af6525815 |
completed | March 4, 2026, 7:40 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69abbec7f9088190b32127421e340788 |
completed | March 7, 2026, 5:59 a.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69ae58f6c8c8819081a06861f6133fe9 |
completed | March 9, 2026, 5:21 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69ae5989f054819082f36e5515bec3ca |
completed | March 9, 2026, 5:24 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69ae5a12f11c81908cc345905f0a485e |
completed | March 9, 2026, 5:26 a.m. |
Created at: March 4, 2026, 7:45 p.m.