Probability is simply how likely something is to happen. Whenever we’re unsure about the outcome of an event, we can talk about the probabilities of certain outcomes—how likely they are. The analysis of events governed by probability is called statistics. View all of Khan Academy’s lessons and practice exercises on probability and statistics.
You've experienced probability when you've flipped a coin, rolled some dice, or looked at a weather forecast. Go deeper with your understanding of probability as you learn about theoretical, experimental, and compound probability, and investigate permutations, combinations, and more!
In this video, we’ll take you through the basics of probability in the most visual and easy-to-follow way. Starting with simple everyday examples, we explain what a random experiment is, such as tossing a coin or rolling a die, and how it leads to different outcomes.
If you're curious about the mathematical ins and outs of probability, you've come to the right unit! Here, we'll take a deep dive into the many ways we can calculate the likelihood of different outcomes.
Introduction to random variables and probability distributions Learn Constructing a probability distribution for random variable Valid discrete probability distribution examples
If you're curious about the mathematical ins and outs of probability, you've come to the right unit! Here, we'll take a deep dive into the many ways we can calculate the likelihood of different outcomes.
