Basic Principles Of Probability

Poll

How are you feeling this morning?

Basic Principles of Probability

​Probability

a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain)

Multiple Choice

Probability Formula:

​ Coin: Has 2 possibilities
Die: Has 6 possibilities

Certain = 1 or 100%
1 of the six sides will face upwards

1/2 = 0.5 or 50%

Draw

what is the probability of rolling a 3 on the die?

Draw

What is the probability of spinning a 12?

Draw

What is the probability of spinning a blue?

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Draw

Create your own problem and find the probability: