The Probability unit is divided into five main topics covered over approximately half the term.
- Basic Probability
- Likelihood
- Fair and Unfair Games
- Theoretical vs. Experimental Probability
- Compound Events
Resources and Study Tools
Basic Probability - pg. 400 - 411
Khan Academy Video explaining an example
Likelihood - pg. 408 (description), 410 (practice problems)
Below is an image of the likelihood scale we use in class. This scale is used to describe the likelihood of an event. We use this when we are discussing probability to someone who is not well versed in the material or when we do not know the exact probability.
Khan Academy Video explaining an example
Likelihood - pg. 408 (description), 410 (practice problems)
Below is an image of the likelihood scale we use in class. This scale is used to describe the likelihood of an event. We use this when we are discussing probability to someone who is not well versed in the material or when we do not know the exact probability.
Fair and Unfair Games - pg. 407
Actuarial Foundation article describing an activity with fair and unfair games. This is a great review for your tests and quizzes!
Theoretical vs. Experimental Probability - pg. 412 - 419
Band Tour Probability Game - See if you band can make it big touring the USA! Use the theoretical probabilities given to make your tour schedule.
Interactive Experimental Probability Generator - Input the number of trials you conduct your experiment and the computer will generate your experimental results to compare to your theoretical results.
Experimental Probability Video
Compound Events - pg. 420 - 435
Fundamental Counting Principle - pg. 423 - 427
FCP Video
Tree Diagrams - pg. 422 - 427
Tree Diagram Video
Independent vs. Dependent Events - pg. 428 - 435
What is the difference? Ask Dr. Math
Independent Events - pg. 428 - 435
Example explained here
Dependent Events - pg. 428 - 435
Example explained here - for the purposes of our class, only watch from 0:00 - 5:30
Actuarial Foundation article describing an activity with fair and unfair games. This is a great review for your tests and quizzes!
Theoretical vs. Experimental Probability - pg. 412 - 419
Band Tour Probability Game - See if you band can make it big touring the USA! Use the theoretical probabilities given to make your tour schedule.
Interactive Experimental Probability Generator - Input the number of trials you conduct your experiment and the computer will generate your experimental results to compare to your theoretical results.
Experimental Probability Video
Compound Events - pg. 420 - 435
Fundamental Counting Principle - pg. 423 - 427
FCP Video
Tree Diagrams - pg. 422 - 427
Tree Diagram Video
Independent vs. Dependent Events - pg. 428 - 435
What is the difference? Ask Dr. Math
Independent Events - pg. 428 - 435
Example explained here
Dependent Events - pg. 428 - 435
Example explained here - for the purposes of our class, only watch from 0:00 - 5:30
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