This chapter introduces the concept of probability, emphasizing its significance in daily decision-making and its role in statistics. It covers probability definitions, rules, distributions, and their...This chapter introduces the concept of probability, emphasizing its significance in daily decision-making and its role in statistics. It covers probability definitions, rules, distributions, and their application to social justice issues. Key topics include the normal curve, z-scores, and blending probability with social issues like racial profiling and wrongful convictions. The chapter underscores the importance of understanding probability to facilitate awareness and drive social change.
This page discusses the hypergeometric probability distribution, used when probabilities change with each draw, such as drawing cards from a deck without replacement. It details the formula for calcul...This page discusses the hypergeometric probability distribution, used when probabilities change with each draw, such as drawing cards from a deck without replacement. It details the formula for calculating probabilities of specific outcomes, exemplified by drawing two aces in a poker hand. The page also outlines the conditions for applying the hypergeometric distribution and includes an example of calculating the probability of selecting gumdrops from a mix of candies.
