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How Likely is it
CMP: How Likely is it
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |