Chance
This page provides the definition for a mathematics term.
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A glossary of terms used in mathematics.
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Chance
A concept that applies to situations that have a number of possible outcomes, none of which is certain to occur when a trial of the situation is performed.
Two examples of situations that involve elements of chance follow.
Example 1
A person will be selected, and their eye colour will be recorded.
Example 2
Two dice will be rolled, and the numbers on each die will be recorded.
Curriculum achievement objectives references
Probability: All levels
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