2007-03-16 08:26:08 · 17 answers · asked by Sexxi Nera 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Probability -
1. state of being probable: the state of being probable, or the extent to which something is probable
We must take into account the probability of another earthquake.
2. something likely to happen: something that is likely to happen or exist
We must prepare for all probabilities.
3. statistics mathematical likelihood of event: the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as the ratio of the number of favorable outcomes in the set of outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes
2007-03-16 08:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Scabius Fretful 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probability is chance. For most practical situations, it is a ratio of the number of desired outcomes to the total number of outcomes. That is why the probability of anything is a number between 0 and 1.
So, if we toss a fair coin (so heads or tails are equally likely), the probability (or chance) of getting a head is 1 in 2.
The probability of an impossible event is 0, and that of a certain event is 1.
2007-03-16 08:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by pyaarmusafir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probability is the chance that a certain event occurs.
It is usually measured in Ratio, Fraction or Decimals, but can be less accurately measured by sating Certain, Probably, Likely, Impossible, etc...
Eg: What is the probability that I will get a head if I toss this fair coin?
Answer: 1:2 or 1/2 or 0.5.
It's mostly studied in mathematics.
2007-03-16 08:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by zorrowna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probabilities always lie between zero and one. An impossible event has a probability of 0, and a certain event has a probability of 1. So basically, it is the chances of something happening.
2007-03-16 08:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by punk389467 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I don't understand why you're asking this under Physics. If you're referring to what I'm thinking of, then probability is just the measure that a particular event will happen. For example, if you roll a six-sided die, the probability of getting a 4 is 1/6.
2007-03-16 08:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by dunny456 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chance of something happening. A good example of a low probability would you getting high scores on this website! LOL :)
2007-03-16 08:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by Mpaskeff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's chance, basically. The probability of an event is the chance of the event happening.
2007-03-16 08:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by literalcookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the odds of something happening as in a 50% probability that the coin will land on heads
or the probability of aliens landing today is low ( just substitute the word CHANCE and you have it )
2007-03-16 08:28:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the likelyhood that something will occur like if you drop an egg on concrete the probability is verry high that it will break
2007-03-16 08:30:16 · answer #9 · answered by Bob M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the chance of something happening. like with a coin. the probality of it landing on heads or tails is 1 out of 2 . get it!
2007-03-16 08:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋