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A Short Lesson on Probability

A Short Lesson on Probability. By Mrs. Garcia. What are the Chances?. A probability experiment is something that can happen in more than one way. 6. 10. 12. 52. The outcomes of an experiment are the ways it can happen. . The event is the particular outcome you are looking for.

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A Short Lesson on Probability

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  1. A Short Lesson on Probability By Mrs. Garcia

  2. What are the Chances? A probability experiment is something that can happen in more than one way.

  3. 6 10 12 52 The outcomes of an experiment are the ways it can happen. The event is the particular outcome you are looking for.

  4. P(H+T) = 2 = 1 __ __ 4 2 H H T T H T T H The Probability of an Event = P(Event) = the number of ways it can happen the number of possible outcomes ?

  5. a) b) 3 5 1 4 2 5 1 2 1 5 1 4 A A A B B B Try these… P(red) P(blue) P(yellow or blue)

  6. CARDS What is the probability of getting 4 fives? P(4 fives) = 4 13

  7. DICE What is the probability of getting an even number? 2 13 P(even) =

  8. COINS What is the probability of rolling two coins and getting H first and then T? P(H & then T) = 1 4

  9. What is the probability that you will get an A this marking period?

  10. About the Author Hello, my name is Maria Garcia and I really enjoy working with computers. I also find probability a fascinating subject. I hope you do too! Click here to return to the title page.

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