Probability

Subject: Math  ·  Grade level: 7th

Predict outcomes, calculate odds, and tell the difference between theory and experiment. Probability is the math of 'how likely.' Once you understand the basi

In this lesson

• What is probability?
• Theoretical vs experimental
• Compound events

Key terms

Outcome

A possible result of an experiment, like rolling a 4.

Event

One or more outcomes you're interested in (like 'rolling an even number').

Sample space

All possible outcomes of an experiment.

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