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What is a trial in probability?

The action carried out to generate a result

What is an outcome in probability?

Any possible result from a trial

What is an event in probability?

Specific result or group of results wanted

What is the probability formula P(E)P(E) equal to?

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

When does the basic probability formula work?

When all outcomes are equally likely

What is the range for any probability P(E)P(E)?

0≤P(E)≤10 \leq P(E) \leq 1

What is the probability of a guaranteed event?

11

What is the probability of an impossible event?

00

What does 'random' mean in probability?

Each choice has equal chance of selection

What does a 'fair' dice mean?

All outcomes are equally likely

In a standard 52-card deck, what is P(king)P(\text{king})?

113\frac{1}{13}

For tickets 1-12, what is P(two-digit number)P(\text{two-digit number})?

14\frac{1}{4}

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