Understanding Uncertainty: What Was the Probability of Obama Winning?

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The article examines various factors that changed the uncertainty of whether Barack Obama would win the 2008 election. Specifically,the article discusses probability, the science of quantifying uncertainty. The article questions common methods for assessing probability where symmetrical outcomes are assumed. Finally, the author explains how to use past evidence to assess the chances of future events.
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Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: probability, uncertainty, odds, percents, symmetrical outcomes, frequency, informational text, text complexity, Barack Obama, 2008 election, election
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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