Introduction
Will it rain today? What is the probability that rain will likely occur? Before technology was developed, early humans had to rely only on observations, patterns, and folklore to predict weather conditions. Along modern instruments, statistics is now utilized to build models that make use of past trends that can help predict the future. Hence, meteorologists can now forecast weather changes using the statistical data they have gathered and analyzed.
Accurate weather forecasts help you plan your daily activities.
Every day, you encounter random events. Will your favorite singer win the singing contest? Will the teacher call you for a recitation? Will your parents allow you to join the school's dance party? How probable will these things occur? The concepts on probability are used to quantify these uncertainties. In this lesson, you will learn about the probability of random events.
