Probability Scale

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Probability Scale
Number line 0→1, coin toss, spinner experiment and the probability scale explained.
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Probability Scale Concept
The least value of probability is 0, it means that the probability of occurring the event is completely impossible. And the highest value of probability is 1 that means the probability of occurring the event is certain. In this way, the probability of getting any event E lies between 0 and 1, i.e., 0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1. It is called a probability scale.
12
12

Add all the probability after finding the probability.

P(H) = 12    or, P(T) = 12

P(H) + P(T) = 12 + 12 = 1

Similarly, what is the probability of not occurring H and T?

Showing the above probability in number line as:

0
Probability of not getting both H and T
12
Probability of getting any one of H and T
1
Probability of getting H or T

We can conclude as following based on the above number line

Probability of getting H or T:   P(H) = P(T) = ½

Probability of getting in tossing a coin H or T:   P(H or T) = ½ + ½ = 2/2 = 1

P(S) = 1   where S = {H, T}

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