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Introduction To Probability

NIOS · Class 10 · Maths

Quick revision notes for Introduction To Probability — NIOS Class 10 Maths. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Basic Ideas in Probability

  • Statements like "It may rain today" show uncertainty.
  • Probability is used for situations where the result is not certain.
  • The theory began in the 16th century and developed from games of chance.
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2. Event, Elementary Event, and Probability Formula

  • One or more outcomes constitute an event.
  • An event with only one outcome is an elementary event.
  • The die shows an even number is an event because it includes 2, 4, and 6.
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3. Sure Events, Impossible Events, and Complementary Events

  • A sure event is an event that is sure to occur.
  • The probability of a sure event is 1.
  • An impossible event cannot occur.
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4. Standard Worked Examples

  • A single coin toss gives Head with probability 1/2 and Tail with probability 1/2.
  • A single die throw gives 3 with probability 1/6.
  • A number other than 3 on a die has probability 5/6.

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Key Concepts

An experiment with more than oneA possible result of a randomOne or more outcomes ofAn event having only one outcomeFor equally likely outcomes

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