Mathematics GCSE
Random outcome
What Random outcome means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Random outcome
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An outcome that is uncertain before the trial, even though its probability may be known.
Topics that use Random outcome
- Probability (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- bias
- Conditional probability
- Equally likely outcomes
- Event
- Expected frequencies
- Expected frequency
- expected outcomes
- Fair randomising device
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