Probability Rules and Decision Making
Applying the addition and multiplication rules of probability. Students will use probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions and analyze risk.
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Applying the addition and multiplication rules of probability. Students will use probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions and analyze risk.
Key Questions
- How do we calculate the probability of compound events?
- What is conditional probability?
- How can probability models help us make informed decisions?
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5E Model
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