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GCSE Mathematics · key term
A single possible result of a probability experiment, such as rolling a 4 on a die.
Used by AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Specification N5, P1, P4, P7 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
One possible result of an action, experiment or sequence of choices.
Revise: Systematic ListingMany counting problems ask for all possible outcomes, not merely a few examples. A list is systematic when it follows a clear order that makes omissions and repetitions easy to spot.
A possible result of a probability experiment, such as the spinner landing on red.
Before counting, underline what one complete outcome must contain, such as one drink and one snack.
If asked to list outcomes, a numerical answer alone is not enough. Show an ordered list, table or branching diagram.
After listing, check that each possible outcome appears once and only once. With a table, this usually means checking every relevant cell.
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A single possible result of a trial, such as rolling a 4 on a die.
A result that can occur in a probability experiment, such as rolling a 4 on a die.
Specification N5, P4, P7 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
One possible result of a choice, process or experiment.
Revise: Systematic ListingMany counting problems ask how many different outcomes are possible. A random-looking list is risky: an outcome may be missed or written twice. Systematic listing avoids this by following a fixed order and exhausting every option before moving on.
One possible result of an experiment, such as rolling a 4 or obtaining the ordered pair .
Specification 11.01b · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)
A result of a trial, such as the spinner landing on blue.
Revise: Relative FrequencyEach spin is a trial, and its colour is the outcome. A tally can help you keep track as you spin; afterwards, count the tally marks to make a frequency table. These results are illustrative, not observations from a real experiment.