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  • Complement
    All possible outcomes where a specific event does not occur, forming a set opposite to the event within the sample space.
  • Event
    A specific outcome or group of outcomes of a random experiment, such as rolling a particular number on a die.
  • Probability
    A numerical measure representing the likelihood of an event, calculated as favorable outcomes divided by total possible outcomes.
  • Sample Space
    The complete set of all possible outcomes for a random experiment, such as all sides of a die.
  • Notation
    Symbols or marks used to represent events and their complements, including apostrophes, bars, or special signs.
  • Formula
    A mathematical expression used to calculate probabilities, such as subtracting an event's probability from one for its complement.
  • Classical Probability
    A principle stating that the sum of probabilities for all possible outcomes equals one, ensuring completeness.
  • Outcome
    A single possible result from a random experiment, like drawing a specific card or rolling a certain number.
  • Deck
    A collection of 52 cards used in probability examples, each card representing a unique outcome.
  • Queen
    A specific card in a deck, often used as an example event in probability calculations.
  • Decimal
    A numerical representation of probability, such as 0.92, used for easier interpretation of results.
  • Total Outcomes
    The count of all possible results in an experiment, forming the denominator in probability calculations.
  • Favorable Outcomes
    The number of results that satisfy the event of interest, forming the numerator in probability calculations.
  • Non-occurrence
    The situation where a specific event does not happen, represented by its complement in probability.
  • Random Experiment
    A process with uncertain results, such as rolling dice or drawing cards, forming the basis for probability analysis.