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Understanding Probability Concepts

The document provides an overview of probability concepts, including definitions, types of events (mutually exclusive, independent, dependent), and methods for calculating probabilities using formulas and diagrams. It also covers expected value, experimental probability, and the conversion of probability to odds and percentages. Key tools such as Venn diagrams and tree diagrams are mentioned for visualizing probabilities.

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Understanding Probability Concepts

The document provides an overview of probability concepts, including definitions, types of events (mutually exclusive, independent, dependent), and methods for calculating probabilities using formulas and diagrams. It also covers expected value, experimental probability, and the conversion of probability to odds and percentages. Key tools such as Venn diagrams and tree diagrams are mentioned for visualizing probabilities.

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Probability – Extended Notes

Probability Notes (Extended)

1. **Basic Definition**
Probability measures likelihood. 0 = impossible, 1 = certain.
P(E) = favorable / total outcomes.

2. **Mutually Exclusive Events**


Events that cannot happen together.
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B).

3. **Independent Events**
One event does not affect the other.
P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B).

4. **Dependent Events**
Outcome of one affects the next.
Example: Drawing cards without replacement.

5. **Conditional Probability**
P(A|B) = P(A and B) / P(B).

6. **Venn Diagrams**
Used to show overlapping probabilities.
Formula: P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A ∩ B).

7. **Tree Diagrams**
Show sequences of events. Multiply along branches, add probabilities for outcomes.

8. **Expected Value**
Expected value = Σ(x × P(x)). Helps predict average outcomes.

9. **Experimental Probability**
P(E) = frequency of E / total trials.
More trials → closer to theoretical probability.

10. **Odds and Percentages**


Probability × 100 = percentage chance.

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