Probability and Statistics

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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What is a histogram?

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points within specified ranges (bins).

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What does it mean to have a 26% chance of winning?

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It means that out of 100 trials, you can expect to win approximately 26 times.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data points are arranged in ascending order.

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How do you calculate the range of a data set?

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The range is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What is a box plot?

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A box plot is a standardized way of displaying the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

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What does 'at least' mean in probability?

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'At least' means that the event can occur at that number or any number greater than it.

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What does 'at most' mean in probability?

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'At most' means that the event can occur at that number or any number less than it.

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How do you interpret a frequency distribution?

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A frequency distribution shows how often each value occurs in a data set, helping to identify patterns or trends.

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What is the significance of 50% odds?

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50% odds indicate an equal chance of winning or losing an event.

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