Probability

In the time before the mathematical idea of randomness was discovered, people thought that everything that happened was part of the will of supernatural beings. So have things changed?

Uncertain about the likelihood of unexpected events? You are not alone!

Here are some examples of 'cons', and see if you can figure out where the trick is.

Think that a coin toss is 50-50 heads or tails? Read on to appreciate the ever-changing and random nature of the world in which we live.

This article, for students and teachers, is mainly about probability, the mathematical way of looking at random chance.

Playing squash involves lots of mathematics. This article explores the mathematics of a squash match and how a knowledge of probability could influence the choices you make.