Learning Outcomes

Arrangements and Selections

Expected Value

Probability Of Simple Events

Probability Of Compound Events

Independent Events

Probability Using Tree Diagrams

Probability Trees With And Without Replacement

Reverse Probability - Bayes' Theorem

Bayes' Theorem And Medical Testing

Probability Patterns Of Discrete Variables

Lesson Summary

Learn about calculating probability in this module, Starting of with defining arrangements and selections, how to calculate an expected value, and the probability of simple events, eventually leading into Bayes Theorem and the probability patterns of discrete variables.

Comparing Distributions

The Binomial Distribution

A Problem Using Binomial Distribution

Bernoulli Trials And The Binomial Formula

The Normal Distribution

Using Excel To Calculate Binomial Probabilities

Using Excel To Find The Mean Of A Binomial Distribution

Further you knowledge on counting and probability in this module.

Probability and Chance in Mathematics - Course Assessment

Take this free maths course to learn how to calculate the likelihood or possibility that an event will occur.

Probability and Chance in Mathematics

This module will be a massive help to anyone studying mathematical probability and chance. It covers topics from calculating the probability of simple events to Bayes’ theorem and binomial distribution. You will also look into how to conduct a Bernoulli trial (or binomial trial), study the use of Excel to calculate binomial probabilities, learn to find the mean of a binomial distribution, and a whole lot more!

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