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What is the definition of probability?
What is the definition of probability?
- The predicted outcome of an event.
- A number between 0 and 1 that describes the proportion of times an outcome would occur. (correct)
- The average result of multiple trials.
- A fixed outcome in a given chance process.
What does the law of large numbers state?
What does the law of large numbers state?
- Rare events will never happen.
- All events are independent of each other.
- The proportion of times a specific outcome occurs approaches a single value as repetitions increase. (correct)
- Outcomes will always balance in a short series of trials.
The law of averages states that getting heads on a coin flip six times must be followed by getting tails six times.
The law of averages states that getting heads on a coin flip six times must be followed by getting tails six times.
False (B)
What is a simulation?
What is a simulation?
What is the sample space S?
What is the sample space S?
Define a probability model.
Define a probability model.
What is an event in probability?
What is an event in probability?
Mutually exclusive events can occur at the same time.
Mutually exclusive events can occur at the same time.
What does P(A^C) represent?
What does P(A^C) represent?
What is the complement rule in probability?
What is the complement rule in probability?
State the addition rule for mutually exclusive events.
State the addition rule for mutually exclusive events.
What is conditional probability?
What is conditional probability?
Describe the general multiplication rule.
Describe the general multiplication rule.
Independent events change the probability of each other occurring.
Independent events change the probability of each other occurring.
What is the multiplication rule for independent events?
What is the multiplication rule for independent events?
State the general addition rule.
State the general addition rule.
What does the symbol ∪ represent?
What does the symbol ∪ represent?
What does the symbol ∩ signify?
What does the symbol ∩ signify?
Study Notes
Probability Concepts and Definitions
- Probability is quantified between 0 and 1, representing the likelihood of an outcome occurring after numerous repetitions.
- Law of Large Numbers states that as the number of trials increases, the empirical probability of an outcome converges to the expected probability.
- Law of Averages is a common misconception that past outcomes influence future results; it wrongly suggests outcomes must balance out (e.g., after a string of heads, tails must follow).
Simulation Process
- Simulation immitates chance events via a defined process:
- State: Formulate a question regarding a probability scenario.
- Plan: Outline the method to simulate a single trial.
- Do: Conduct multiple trials of the simulation.
- Conclude: Interpret findings to address the original question.
Key Probability Terms
- Sample Space (S) encompasses all potential outcomes of a probability experiment.
- Probability Model combines a sample space and probabilities assigned to each outcome.
- Event refers to a specific subset of outcomes from the sample space, typically labeled with capital letters (e.g., A, B, C).
Event Relationships
- Mutually Exclusive Events are those that cannot occur simultaneously; mathematically described as P(A and B) = 0.
- Complement of A (P(A^C)) indicates the probability of event A not occurring.
- Complement Rule simplifies finding P(A^C) as 1 - P(A).
Probability Rules
- Addition Rule for Mutually Exclusive Events: For disjoint events A and B, P(A or B) can be calculated as P(A) + P(B).
- Conditional Probability (P(B|A)) measures the likelihood of event B happening, given that event A has already occurred.
Multiplication Rules
- General Multiplication Rule: Calculates the probability of both A and B occurring as P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B|A).
- Independent Events do not affect each other's probabilities; therefore, P(A|B) equals P(A) and vice versa.
- Multiplication Rule for Independent Events states that P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B).
Advanced Probability Rules
- General Addition Rule: For overlapping events A and B, the formula is P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B).
Symbols in Probability
- The symbol ∪ denotes the union of two sets, indicating "or."
- The symbol ∩ denotes the intersection of two sets, indicating "and."
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Test your understanding of key concepts in probability with these flashcards from Chapter 5 of AP Statistics. Learn essential terms like 'probability' and the 'law of large numbers' through concise definitions. Perfect for quick reviews before exams!
