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Do probability homework questions go in the precalculus or calculus&beyond subforum?
Probability: pre- or post-calculus?
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In summary, probability is a measure of the likelihood of an event occurring and can be expressed as a number between 0 and 1. It can be calculated using classical or experimental approaches, with the latter taking into account biases and variations. Probability is closely related to statistics and has various real-world applications in fields such as finance, economics, and medicine.
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Depends whether the question requires calculus or not 
Though, since you're asking this, I'd guess you've not come across probability questions that require calculus yet, thus I'd say the questions should be in the precalculus section.
Though, since you're asking this, I'd guess you've not come across probability questions that require calculus yet, thus I'd say the questions should be in the precalculus section.- #3
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Riiiiiight. Duh.
Ah, well. Ask an obvious question, get an obvious answer.
Thanks!
Ah, well. Ask an obvious question, get an obvious answer.
Thanks!
Related to Probability: pre- or post-calculus?
1. What is probability?
Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur. It is expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.
2. How is probability calculated?
Probability can be calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes. This is known as the classical or theoretical probability. Another approach is to use experimental or empirical probability, which is based on the results of actual experiments or observations.
3. What is the difference between theoretical and experimental probability?
Theoretical probability is based on mathematical calculations and assumes that all outcomes are equally likely. Experimental probability, on the other hand, is based on observed frequencies and takes into account any biases or variations in the outcomes.
4. How does probability relate to statistics?
Probability is a fundamental concept in statistics as it allows us to make predictions and draw conclusions from data. It is used to determine the likelihood of certain outcomes and to analyze the variability and uncertainty in data.
5. What are some real-world applications of probability?
Probability has numerous applications in various fields such as finance, economics, engineering, and medicine. It is used to model and predict outcomes in gambling, insurance, weather forecasting, and risk analysis, among others.
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