Probability Vocab - Introduction

Front

Likelihood of an event is _________.

Back

probability

Front

Ratio of favorable to possible outcomes when all are equally likely; what should happen?

Back

theoretical probability

Front

Two events where the first does not affect the second.

Back

independent events

Front

Probability based on repeated trials or event occurrences/total trials; what actually happens.

Back

experimental probability

Front

Two events where the first affects the second

Back

dependent events

Front

Outcomes of a specific event or desired outcome

Back

favorable outcomes

Front

Probability of rolling a 7 on a die.

Back

0

Front

Probability of spinning green?

Back

1/4

Front

Probability of choosing a letter other than 'A' from 'ALGEBRA'.

Back

5/7

Front

An event that will definitely happen (probability = 1).

Back

Certain