Likelihood
Definition of Likelihood

• Likelihood is the probable chances of occurrence of an event.

More about Likelihood

• Different types of Likelihood events:
  A. Most likely Event
  B. Least likely Event
  C. Equally Likely event
  D. Uncertain Event
  

Example of Likelihood

• When the spinner is spun once, the number 2 has a Chance of occurring More number of times than the numbers 1, 3, and 4. So, the spinner landing on the number 2 is most likely to occur.

Solved Example on Likelihood

The alphabets of the word 'MISSISSIPPI' are placed in a bowl. Which alphabet is Least likely to be picked?

Choices:
A. M
B. P
C. I
D. S
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: Number of times S and I occur in the word MISSISSIPPI is 4.
Step 2: Number of times m occurs in the word MISSISSIPPI is 1.
Step 3: Number of times P occurs in the word MISSISSIPPI is 2.
Step 4: The alphabet that is Least likely to be picked is the one which occurs the Least number of times.
Step 5: So, the alphabet which is Least likely to be picked is M.

Related Terms for Likelihood

• Event
• Outcome
• Probability

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