Probability Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

What is the formula for theoretical probability?

A

Number of desired outcomes / Total possible outcomes

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2
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What is the formula for experimental probability?

A

Number of times an outcome occurred / Total trials

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3
Q

What is the formula for expected frequency?

A

Probability x Number of trials

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4
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What is a sample space?

A

Set of all possible outcomes

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5
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What does “A and B” mean?

A

Intersection

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6
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What does “A or B” mean?

A

Union

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7
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What does mutually exclusive mean?

A

Cannot happen at the same time

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8
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What formula applies to mutually exclusive events?

A

P(A U B) = P(A) + P(B)

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9
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What formula applies to non-mutually exclusive events?

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P(A U B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A n B)

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10
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What are independent events?

A

Events that have no effect on the other

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11
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What formula applies to independent events?

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P(A n B) = P(A) x P(B)

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12
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What is the formula for conditional probability?

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P(BIA) = P(A n B) / P(A)

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