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The Likelihood Scale

The Likelihood Scale. Monday, 06 June 2011. If something cannot happen then it is said to be impossible and has no chance “0”. If something is definitely going to happen the it is a certainty and has 100% chance of happening “1”.

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The Likelihood Scale

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  1. The Likelihood Scale Monday, 06 June 2011

  2. If something cannot happen then it is said to be impossible and has no chance “0” If something is definitely going to happen the it is a certainty and has 100% chance of happening “1” If something has a “50 50” chance of happening then it is said to have an even chance “”  0 1 Impossible Even Chance Certainty Less Likely More Likely

  3. Event A: A fair coin is thrown once. Place on the likelihood scale the likelihood of it landing heads up.  0 1 Impossible Even Chance Certainty Less Likely More Likely

  4. Event B: Having Mathematics homework. Place on the likelihood scale the likelihood of you getting Mathematics homework tonight.  0 1 Impossible Even Chance Certainty Less Likely More Likely

  5. Event C: Becoming a Millionaire someday. Place on the likelihood scale the likelihood of you becoming a millionaire someday.  0 1 Impossible Even Chance Certainty Less Likely More Likely

  6. Event D: A spinner is spun Place on the likelihood scale the likelihood of the spinner landing on 3. 4 3 2 5 1  0 1 Impossible Even Chance Certainty Less Likely More Likely

  7. A bag containing the following items is accidentally dropped on the floor. Place on the likelihood scale the likelihood of each item being broken. D A F B C E  0 1 Impossible Even Chance Certainty Less Likely More Likely

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