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.

The outcomes of an experiment are the ways it can happen.

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The event is the particular outcome you are looking for.

The Probability of an Event =

the number of possible outco P(Event) = the number of ways it can happen

P(H+T) __ = 2 __ = 4 1 2

H?H T T H T T H

Try these
a) b)

P(re 1 d) A 5
1 4

P(bl 2 ue A 5)
1 4

P(yellow or 3 blue ) A 5
1 2

CARDS

What is the probability of getting 4 4 fives? 13

DICE

What is the probability of getting an even number?

P(even)
2 13

COINS

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

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

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!
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