Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mathematical-probability
Noun
/ˌmæθ.əˈmæt.ɪ.kəl ˈprɒb.ə.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
Definition
Mathematical probability is a branch of mathematics that deals with calculating the likelihood of an event happening based on numerical data.
Examples
- The mathematical probability of flipping a coin and landing on heads is 0.5.
- In a class of 30 students, the mathematical probability of randomly selecting a boy is calculated based on the number of boys present.
- Weather forecasts often use mathematical probability to predict the chance of rain.
Meaning
It quantifies uncertainty, enabling predictions about how often an event is expected to occur in a set of trials.
Synonyms
- Likelihood
- Chance
- Odds
- Probability
