Shannon index

Summary

Shannon index is a diversity index^[1]. It draws 1 Wikipedia views per month (diversity_index category, ranking #2 of 2).^[2]

Key Facts

• Shannon index's instance of is recorded as diversity index^[3].
• Shannon index's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept^[4].
• Shannon index's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/05jb8h^[5].
• Shannon index's defining formula is recorded as \mathrm{H'} = - \sum_{i=1}^{S} p_i \log p_i^[6].
• Shannon index's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics^[7].
• Shannon index's in defining formula is recorded as \mathrm{H'}^[8].

Why It Matters

Shannon index draws 1 Wikipedia views per month (diversity_index category, ranking #2 of 2).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] It is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[10]