What Is Probability?

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Probability

the chance that an event will occur; the number of favorable outcomes divided by the number of possible outcomes

Impossible Event

an event that cannot happen. Its probability is 0

Certain Event

an event that has to happen. Its probability is 1

Favorable Outcome

an outcome that is wanted

Event

one outcome or the set of all possible outcomes


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