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Equation 21 · How to Evaluate Codex Beyond SWE-bench and Vendor Scores

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qiq_i

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the probability a failure escapes detection and is accepted. Read the equation part by part below; each part has a contextual explanation and a link to its mathematical background.

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qiq_i

Symbol q_i

the probability a failure escapes detection and is accepted.

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subscript

The lower label selects a particular version, component, or indexed member of the quantity. For example, x₀ and xₜ can be values at different positions.

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where qiq_i is the probability a failure escapes detection and is accepted. A high resolve rate can have negative utility if it requires extreme review or creates rare, expensive escapes. A lower autonomous rate can be valuable if the system reliably identifies useful partial progress and makes review cheap.

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