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conditional propability
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probability that event B will happen, after event A has already happened and changed the possible outcomes
Ex: Pick a marble (A) and not replace it then pick a 2nd marble (B) |
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compound event
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consists of 2 or more simple events
Ex: picking a red or white marble |
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sample space
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list of all possible outcomes;
bottom # of the fraction Ex: 2/15 -15 is the sample space |
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probability
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ratio of wanted outcomes to total outcome; usually written as a fraction or percent
Ex: 3/5 or 60% chance of making a free throw |
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favorable outcome
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a desired result
Ex: making an A on a test |
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unfavorable outcome
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a result that you do not want
Ex: not making an A on a test |
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mutually exclusive events
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two events that cannot happen at the same time
Ex: You cannot be in class and at home at the same time |
