About Course
What are the real chances of winning a lottery jackpot, and what do betting odds such as 5/1 actually mean? This course uses everyday examples to explain probability as fractions, decimals and percentages, how to convert betting odds into probabilities, expected value, and common misconceptions such as the gambler’s fallacy.
Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This is a general skills course designed to support everyday and workplace English and maths, with reference to the Department for Education’s Functional Skills subject content. It is not an accredited qualification.
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Course Content
Course Lessons
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Probability basics
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Betting odds and implied probability
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Lotteries and expected value