UNLIKELY EVENT

Unlikely Event

Definition Of Unlikely Event

The event that may not happen is an unlikely event

In other words, unlikely event is an event that is not likely to happen.

Examples of Unlikely Event

The following are examples of unlikely events
You will win a trip to New Zealand
Throwing ten 5's in a row
Tossing ten tails in a row

Video Examples: Math Worksheet - iCoachMath

Solved Example on Unlikely Event

Ques: Choose whether the event is likely, unlikely, or equally likely to occur. "Your hair would grow 5 inches longer by tomorrow."

Choices:

A. a likely event
B. an unlikely event
C. an equally likely event
Correct answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: The event may not happen
Step 2: So, it is an unlikely event.

Quick Summary

An unlikely event is one that is not likely to happen.
Unlikely events have a low probability.

\[ P(E) < 0.5 \]

🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples to illustrate unlikely events, such as winning a lottery or flipping a coin and getting tails ten times in a row. Emphasize the difference between unlikely and impossible.

🎓 Prerequisites

Understanding of probability
Basic arithmetic

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following is an unlikely event?

The sun rising tomorrow Drawing a specific card from a shuffled deck of 52 cards Rolling a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 on a standard six-sided die Water boiling at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level

Q2: Is it an unlikely, likely, or equally likely event that your hair would grow 5 inches longer by tomorrow?

A. a likely event B. an unlikely event C. an equally likely event D. a certain event

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between an unlikely event and an impossible event?
A: An unlikely event has a low chance of happening, but it is still possible. An impossible event has zero chance of happening.

Q: Can an unlikely event ever happen?
A: Yes, unlikely events can happen, just with a low probability.