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What does it mean?
Probability belongs to general education and critical thinking not just math.
In plain terms
Learning probability is part of being a well rounded person.
What can you take from it?
Study probability as a life skill.

Where it applies

  • school curriculum
  • self education

Putting it to work

  • study odds
  • learn risk

Questions to consider

  • Is probability taught enough?
  • How does it help life?

Another view

Math skills are still required to do probability.

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