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Mathematics 30-2 Module 2

Module 2: Probability

 

Probability and odds can be used to make decisions that may have a significant impact on an event. For example, imagine that game 7 of the Stanley Cup final will be decided by a shootout after a five-minute overtime period. Imagine the pressure on the coach to make the right decision about which players to choose for the shootout.

 

This photo shows female hockey players going over the game plan with their coach.

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Read “Example 4” on pages 145 and 146 of your textbook. This is a good example of making a decision based on odds and probability to try to win a hockey game—but not game 7 of the Stanley Cup! The information that the coach has to work with is based on real data and, therefore, the calculation of the odds and probability would be valid.

 

Self-Check 4
  1. Complete “Your Turn” on page 146 of your textbook. Did you rely on odds or on probability to make your decision? Explain the reason you chose the method you did. Answer
  2. Complete questions 14 and 15 on page 149 of your textbook. Answer