MCA Flashcard: Probability & Data 1

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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, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.

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What is a Sample Space?

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A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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Define an Event in Probability.

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An event is a specific outcome or a set of outcomes from a sample space.

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What is the formula for calculating Probability?

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Probability (P) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes.

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What is a Random Experiment?

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A random experiment is an action or process that leads to one or more outcomes, where the outcome cannot be predicted with certainty.

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What is the difference between Independent and Dependent Events?

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Independent events are those whose outcomes do not affect each other, while dependent events are those where the outcome of one event affects the outcome of another.

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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.

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What is Mean in Statistics?

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Mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.

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What is Median?

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Median is the middle value in a data set when the numbers are arranged in ascending or descending order.

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What is Mode?

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Mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.