Definition of Probability (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Flashcards

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Definition of Probability
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What probability measures

How likely an event is to occur

Formula for P(E)P(E)

favourable outcomestotal outcomes\frac{\text{favourable outcomes}}{\text{total outcomes}}

Numerator of P(E)P(E) formula

Number of favourable outcomes

Denominator of P(E)P(E) formula

Total number of possible outcomes

P(rolling 3 on 6-sided die)P(\text{rolling 3 on 6-sided die})

16\frac{1}{6}

Complementary event E′E' definition

Event that EE does not occur

Formula for P(E′)P(E')

P(E′)=1−P(E)P(E') = 1 - P(E)

P(E′)P(E') if P(E)=0.4P(E) = 0.4

0.60.6

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