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Scary Medical Statistics What’s the likelihood of that!?
"...the misunderstanding of probability may be the greatest of all impediments to scientific literacy…" Stephen Jay Gould
OK, so here’s the deal….some events happen more often than others, so we naturally believe that there is a higher chance of this event happening … but should this be the case? I’m sure you’ve all heard that you’ve got a better chance of going up to someone in the street and guessing their phone number correctly, than you have of winning EuroMillions! So, what are the likelihoods of certain events happening?
Interactive Odds!
Match up the events with the "likelihood" of it happening.
Number Generator
OK now think of a number between 1 and 10 and see how often it comes up.
Did your number come up? If not, try a few more times and see how many times your number comes up.
Now think of a number between 1 and 1,000,000.
Do you think you will ever guess a six-digit figure correctly?
OK, so now you know about probability. Here's a little treat to help you pick the lucky Lotto numbers.
Have some fun whilst learning a little more about probability:
Drag and drop probability ratios next to the event – see how many you can get right! - Click here
