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What does probability measure?

How likely something is to happen

What is the range of the probability scale?

From 0 to 1

What does a probability of 0 mean?

The event is impossible

What does a probability of 1 mean?

The event is certain

What probability value represents an 'even chance'?

0.50.5 or 12\frac{1}{2}

Which event is impossible?

Rolling a 7 on a normal six-sided dice

Which event is certain?

The sun will rise tomorrow

Which event has an even chance of occurring?

A coin landing on heads when flipped

What does a 'likely' event mean in probability terms?

Probability greater than 0.50.5

What does an 'unlikely' event mean in probability terms?

Probability less than 0.50.5

For a spinner with 3 equal sections, what is the probability of each colour?

13\frac{1}{3}

Where on the probability scale would a 'very likely' event be placed?

Close to 1

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