Guided Notes: Probability & Genetics (Day 2)
Name: _______________________ Date: __________ Class: __________
Learning Objective: Understand how probability helps predict outcomes in genetics.
Key Vocabulary
Probability: The chance that an event will occur
In your own words: ___________________________________________
Outcome: A possible result of an event
Example: _________________________________________________
Probability Formula: P = desired outcomes / total outcomes
Practice
1. Probability of heads on one coin: ____ / ____ = ____
2. Probability of tails on one coin: ____ / ____ = ____
Two Coin Flip Outcomes
List outcomes: HH, HT, TH, TT
Total outcomes: ______
Probability HH: ______ TT: ______ HT/TH: ______
Penny Lab (10 Trials)
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