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Probability is a measure of the likelihood of events happening. The greater the proportion of times an event can happen the greater (or more likely) the probability. Events can be ordered by the ...

• The probability of being struck by a lightning at some point during your lifetime is around 22 times the probability of being attacked by a shark. • The probability of dying from a local meteorite, ...

The basic principle of probability applies to a near infinite parade of situations. Basically, analysts use probability as a means of determining the likelihood of outcomes and occurrences given a ...