Probability Events and Their Descriptions

This video tutorial introduces probability vocabulary, explaining terms like impossible, certain, possible but unlikely, and possible and likely. It provides examples for each term to help understand the chances of events occurring. The video aims to clarify how these terms describe the likelihood of events happening.

What does the term 'impossible' mean in probability?

• An event that will definitely happen

• An event that will never happen

• An event that might happen

• An event that is likely to happen

Which of the following is an example of an impossible event?

• The sun rising in the east

• A horse growing wings and flying

• Rain falling from the sky

• A person eating breakfast

What does the term 'certain' mean in probability?

• An event that will definitely happen

• An event that might not happen

• An event that is unlikely to happen

• An event that is impossible

Which of the following is a certain event?

• July coming after June

• Finding a $100 bill on the ground

• Winning the lottery

• A cat learning to speak

What does 'possible but unlikely' mean in probability?

• An event that will definitely happen

• An event that is certain to happen

• An event that will never happen

• An event that might happen but probably won't

Which of the following is an example of a 'possible but unlikely' event?

• Finding a $100 bill on the ground

• Eating dinner

• Breathing air

• The sun setting in the west

What does 'possible and likely' mean in probability?

• An event that might happen and probably will

• An event that is certain to happen

• An event that might happen but probably won't

• An event that will never happen

Which of the following is an example of a 'possible and likely' event?

• Finding a unicorn

• Winning a million dollars

• A horse flying

• Going to school next week

Which term describes an event that will always happen?

• Impossible

• Certain

• Possible but unlikely

• Possible and likely

Which term describes an event that could happen but probably won't?

• Possible and likely

• Impossible

• Certain

• Possible but unlikely