Probability Flashcards
1
Q
When asked to find the probability of two events of an equally likely experiment (e.g a die or pack of cards) what approach should be used?
A
Determine the set of possible outcomes first, and then: the length of that set / total possible outcomes
2
Q
How would you prove that two events are independent?
A
If they are independent: P(AnB) = P(A)P(B)
3
Q
In a probability mass function, what line do you need to put at the end of the conditions?
A
0 otherwise
4
Q
What probability distribution can be used to model what side a fair 5 sided spinner lands on?
A
Uniform Distribution
