Probability

Definition

The chance that a particular outcome will occur.

Used by OCR

Paper 1, Paper 2

A factor may make an outcome more likely without producing it every time. Such a factor changes the probability, or risk, of the outcome.
Revise: Correlation, Causation and Probability

1
Do not write that a risk factor guarantees an outcome. Say that it increases the chance, probability or risk of the outcome.

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GCSE Physics · key term

The chance that a particular outcome will occur.

Used by OCR

Paper 1, Paper 2

A factor may make an outcome more likely without producing it every time. Such a factor changes the probability, or risk, of the outcome.
Revise: Correlation, Causation and Probability

1
Do not write that a risk factor guarantees an outcome. Say that it increases the chance, probability or risk of the outcome.

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