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How Likely is it
CMP: How Likely is it
Question | Answer |
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certain event | An event that is bound to happen-for example, the sun rising tomorrow. |
chances | The likelihood that something will happen. |
equally likely events | Two or more events that have the same chance of happening. |
event | A set of outcomes. |
experimental probability | A probability that is found by experiementing. |
fair game | A game in which each player has the same chance of winning. |
favorable outcome | An outcome in which you are interested. |
impossible event | An event that cannot happen. |
outcome | A possible result of an action. |
possible | A word used to describe an event that can happen. |
probability | A number between 0 and 1 that describes the likelihood that an event will occur. |
probable | Another way to say likely. |
random events | Events that are uncertain when viewed individually but which may exhibit a regular pattern over many trials. |
theoretical probability | A probability found by analyzing a situation mathematically. |
trial | One round of an experiment. |