Computer science

Binary entropy

Binary entropy is the result of transforming, encoding, or analyzing digital data.

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H = −p log₂p − (1−p)log₂(1−p)

What it means

Binary entropy is the result of transforming, encoding, or analyzing digital data.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for estimating information content, entropy, redundancy, and checksums.