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Probability

Probability. In this chapter will be:Certain, impossible or possibleEqually likely outcomesUsing numbers to represent probabilityCalculating probabilitiesThe probability of something not happeningExperimenting with probability. Probability. Lesson 1Objective:To use the vocabulary of probabil

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Probability

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    1. Probability

    2. Probability In this chapter will be: Certain, impossible or possible Equally likely outcomes Using numbers to represent probability Calculating probabilities The probability of something not happening Experimenting with probability

    3. Probability Lesson 1 Objective: To use the vocabulary of probability when interpreting the results of an experiment

    4. Probability Starter: Four people are taking part in a charity fun-run: Arthur, 63, a retired quantity surveyor, Mabel, 24, a gym instructor, Gary, 12, a school pupil and computer games expert, Linford Christie, 37, three times world 100m champion.

    5. Probability Starter: Four people are taking part in a charity fun-run: Arthur, 63, a retired quantity surveyor, Mabel, 24, a gym instructor, Gary, 12, a school pupil and computer games expert, Linford Christie, 37, three times world 100m champion. Who is most likely to win?

    6. Probability Starter: Four people are taking part in a charity fun-run: Arthur, 63, a retired quantity surveyor, Mabel, 24, a gym instructor, Gary, 12, a school pupil and computer games expert, Linford Christie, 37, three times world 100m champion. Who is most likely to win? Who is likely to come second ?

    7. Probability Starter: Four people are taking part in a charity fun-run: Arthur, 63, a retired quantity surveyor, Mabel, 24, a gym instructor, Gary, 12, a school pupil and computer games expert, Linford Christie, 37, three times world 100m champion. Who is most likely to win? Who is likely to come second ? Who is unlikely to win?

    8. Probability Certain, impossible or possible?

    9. Probability Certain, impossible or possible? To show probabilities we can use a likelihood scale, like this:

    10. Probability Certain, impossible or possible? To show probabilities we can use a likelihood scale, like this:

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