Probability in Everyday Life and in The Game Industry

Math is present in everyday life and can be used in any situation. Probability is a mathematical concept in which people use more often then they know. In my case I have used probability more outside of math class then I realized. Probability consists of multiple concepts mostly about the occurrence of events. I will explain in more detail how probability is essential in a game degree and how it is used properly in order to determine events. First, Probability and how it is used. Probability is used to determine the occurrence of an event in which can be applied in any aspect of life. An example would be the probability of it raining today. Using factors such as wind, cloud coverage, etc., weather forecaster are able to predict the likeness of it to rain and convert it into a percentage. So if there was 50% chance it was going to rain the probability would be  ½. Probability can also be applied in more personal situations. According to the article â€Å"NEVER SAY NEVER† by D avid J. 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