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Unit 7A
Fundamentals of
Probability
Definitions
Outcomes are the most basic possible results of
observations or experiments.
Expressing Probability
The probability of an event,
1 Certain
expressed as P(event), is
always between 0 and 1
(inclusive). Likely
The chance of
rolling a 4 is 1 out of 6.
A Probability Distribution
All possible outcomes and a probability distribution for
the sum when two dice are rolled are shown below.
Possible outcomes
Odds
Odds are the ratio of the probability that a particular
event will occur to the probability that it will not
occur.
P ( A)
The odds for an event A are .
P (not A)
P (not A)
The odds against an event A are .
P ( A)
11. If you bet $10 and Blue Moon wins, how much
will you gain?
71. Accidents
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72. Probability in the News