Certain, Possible, Impossible,
Likely, Unlikely
Possible - Events that could happen are possible.
Impossible - Some events are impossible.
Certain - Some events are certain.
Likely - If an event is likely to happen, it is probable.
Unlikely - If an event is unlikely to happen, it is improbable.
Examples:
1. Impossible- Find a flower that talks.
2. Certain - The month after June is July.
3. Possible, but unlikely - Snow in July.
4. Possible, but unlikely - Walk on the moon.
5. likely - You will have a popsicle in the summer.
Impossible - Some events are impossible.
Certain - Some events are certain.
Likely - If an event is likely to happen, it is probable.
Unlikely - If an event is unlikely to happen, it is improbable.
Examples:
1. Impossible- Find a flower that talks.
2. Certain - The month after June is July.
3. Possible, but unlikely - Snow in July.
4. Possible, but unlikely - Walk on the moon.
5. likely - You will have a popsicle in the summer.
Chance and Uncertainty
Program of Studies
Specific Outcomes
3. Describe the likelihood of a single outcome occurring, using words such as:
• impossible
• possible
• certain.
4. Compare the likelihood of two possible outcomes occurring, using words such as:
• less likely
• equally likely
Specific Outcomes
3. Describe the likelihood of a single outcome occurring, using words such as:
• impossible
• possible
• certain.
4. Compare the likelihood of two possible outcomes occurring, using words such as:
• less likely
• equally likely