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Probability
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The study of randomness.
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Simple Event
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Any single outcome from a probability experiment.
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Sample Space
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All possible outcomes of an experiment.
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Event
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Any collection of outcomes from a probability experiment. An event may consist of one or more simple events.
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Unusual Event
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An event that has a low probability of occurring
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Mutually Exclusive Events
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Two events (and the probabilities of those events) are mutually exclusive if the fact that one happens means that the other cannot possibly have happened.
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Venn Diagram
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A graphic organizer that shows a visual representation for all possible outcomes of an experiment and the events of the experiment in the ovals.
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Independent Event
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When one event is not dependent on the other event.
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Dependent Event
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An event that has a probability of occurring that is affected by the first event occurring.
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Theory of Equally Likely Outcomes
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If a given experiment or trial has n possible outcomes among which—it is assumed—Nature should show no preference, this theory defines them to be equally likely. The probability of each outcome is then 100%/n.
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