OK this is a subject of some shame and embarrassment. I am studying psychology. Consequently I know nothing, or very little about mathematics. (A condition I hope to address in some small way next year)

However after some thought it seems it may be possible to say something significant about the nature of the human condition and to express this as a hypothesis in exact mathematical terms.

For example, if one has a number of variable conditions, which could be expressed in terms of N, I and O, where both N and I are said to be variables and O is regarded to be equivalent to the relative proportions of both N and I present (or in other words the total sum of O is dependant on the relative combination of N and I). N and I need not always have the same value (or in other words they can vary independently of each other and O may or may not occur and/or be present depending on whether the relative amounts of both N and I are very high, or very low. Also both N and I can be independently zero. Or put another way, if I is present in significant proportions and N is effectively zero O may still Occur - and also the exact converse of this is true. If N is present in significant enough proportions and I is zero then O can still occur. However O is almost guaranteed to occur (at least with the very highest probability) when both N and I are present and do have quite a high value. So the question is, how would you express this in exact mathematical terms?

I think I have explained the scenario quite well although it's possible as a non mathematician that I'm making myself seem a little foolish by attempting to do so - and I'm sure those familiar with Mathematics will find my attempts to do this very amusing. However should anyone be interested, I would be happy to explain the exact condition I'm attempting to describe in plain English, so that those anyone who wishes to help may decide whether it really is such a crazy thing to attempt to do or not.

In any case thanks in advance to anyone who doesn't laugh and who is prepared to help.

BTW this is NOT!!! college or course work, it is simply a matter of personal curiosity that emerged as a result of my studies. Consequently I will gain no credit for it, no mark and no form of personal recognition whatsoever. I am simply curious if such a formula may be possible - and if it is then I may be sufficiently inspired to wish to construct similar formulas and to study mathematics in much greater detain at some point in the future.

Thanks!

PS

Also if you think you can help, could you please attempt to explain the logic of your calculations so that non-mathematicians (of which I know many in my field) might be able to follow it too? Thanks again!