Games of Chance (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards
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Games of chance
Games of chance
Activities using random events to understand probability
Random
Random
Happens without being made to happen on purpose
Trial (probability term)
Trial (probability term)
A test or single attempt (e.g. throwing dice, tossing coin)
Theoretical probability
Theoretical probability
Calculated probability based on maths, not actual experiments
Probability of heads on a coin toss
Probability of heads on a coin toss
= 0.5 = 50%
Number of outcomes when throwing a standard die
Number of outcomes when throwing a standard die
6 outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Experimental probability
Experimental probability
What actually happens when you do the experiment
Fair game
Fair game
Equal chance of winning or losing
Effect of previous trials on future outcomes
Effect of previous trials on future outcomes
No effect - each trial is independent
'Yes' and 'no' outcome probabilities sum
'Yes' and 'no' outcome probabilities sum
Always add up to 1