Unit 6: Probability & Chance: Quantifying Uncertainty
Probability quantifies uncertainty, enabling informed predictions and decision-making in various contexts. The chapter covers theoretical probability based on logical reasoning, experimental probability derived from actual experiments, and independent events, along with their relationships using Venn diagrams. By understanding these concepts, learners can apply mathematical principles to evaluate the likelihood of various outcomes effectively.
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What we have learnt
- Probability allows quantifying uncertainty and aiding in decision-making.
- Theoretical probability is calculated based on logical reasoning and assumes equally likely outcomes.
- Experimental probability is observed from real experiments.
- Independent events do not influence each other, allowing for multiplicative probability calculations.
- Venn diagrams illustrate relationships between different probability events.
Key Concepts
- -- Outcome
- A single possible result of an experiment or event.
- -- Event
- The occurrence of one or more outcomes.
- -- Sample Space
- The set of all possible outcomes of an experiment.
- -- Theoretical Probability
- The probability of an event based on logical consideration of all possible outcomes.
- -- Experimental Probability
- The probability calculated from actual experiment data.
- -- Independent Events
- Events where the outcome of one does not affect the outcome of another.
- -- Venn Diagram
- A visual representation of the relationships between different groups of outcomes.
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