Probability Vocabulary

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What is sample space?

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A list of all possible outcomes of an event.

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What is theoretical probability?

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The ratio of the number of ways an event can occur to the number of possible outcomes.

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What are odds?

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The chance that an event will happen.

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What does it mean if an event is unlikely?

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It means that the event has a low probability of occurring.

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What is the probability of rolling a two on a 6-sided die?

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1/6

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What is an independent event?

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An event whose outcome does not affect the outcome of another event.

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What is a dependent event?

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An event whose outcome is affected by the outcome of another event.

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What is an outcome in probability?

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A possible result of an action.

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What does it mean if an event is certain?

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It means that the event will definitely happen.

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What does it mean if an event is impossible?

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It means that the event cannot happen.