n. the level of chance that something may happen
The probability of an event is how likely it is to happen, expressed as a number.
tie
v. to have equal points in a game
With two players, there are nine outcomes: three ways for you to win, three ways for the other player to win, and three ways to tie.
lightning
n. flashes of light in the sky
How about getting hit by lightning?
expert
n. a person who has a special skill or knowledge Experts say your probability is one in 12,000.
population
n. the number of people or animals in an area
It is based on population and the number of people who have gotten hit by lightning.
lottery
n. a game in which many tickets are sold and a few of the tickets are chosen by chance to win prizes
The chance is much higher than winning a big lottery, where your chances drop to one in 175 million!
drop
v. to fall in amount or height
The chance is much higher than winning a big lottery, where your chances drop to one in 175 million!
express
v. to communicate a thought or idea
The probability of an event is how likely it is to happen, expressed as a number.
outcome
n. a result of an activity
Simply divide the number of outcomes you are predicting by the number of all possible outcomes.
predict
v. to say something will happen in the future
Simply divide the number of outcomes you are predicting by the number of all possible outcomes.
example
n. something chosen from a group to explain what you’re saying
A good example is the roll of a die.
roll
v. to turn over and over
A good example is the roll of a die.
die
n. a cube that has a number on each side
A good example is the roll of a die.
imagine
v. to think of or create something in your mind Imagine you want to roll a 3.
therefore
adv. for that reason Therefore, there is a one-in-six chance of rolling a 3.