Probability Vocabulary

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ConventionThe way something is usually done.
CriterionA criterion is a standard or test for judging .
EventSomething that happens about which we calculate probability.
ExperimentMaking an event happen and recording the outcome.
FunctionA set of order pairs where there is exactly one value generated for each value input.
OutcomeThe results of an event.
ProbabilityThe likelihood, chance, or odds of an event happening.
RepresentSomething that stands for something else.
Sample SpaceAll the possible outcomes of an event.
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