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Todennäköisyys, often translated as probability, is a fundamental concept in mathematics and statistics that quantifies the likelihood of an event occurring. It is typically expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates an impossible event and 1 represents a certain event. Values between 0 and 1 represent varying degrees of certainty.

The study of probability helps us understand and model uncertainty in various phenomena, from coin flips and dice rolls to more complex situations like weather forecasting and financial markets. It provides a framework for making informed decisions when outcomes are not guaranteed.

Key to probability theory are the concepts of sample space, which is the set of all possible outcomes of an experiment, and events, which are specific subsets of the sample space. Calculating the probability of an event often involves dividing the number of favorable outcomes for that event by the total number of possible outcomes in the sample space, assuming each outcome is equally likely.

Probability plays a crucial role in many scientific disciplines and everyday life, enabling us to analyze data, predict future trends, and manage risks. It is a cornerstone of statistical inference and a vital tool for understanding the world around us, even when faced with randomness.