So we're going over probability and counting in Statistics this week, and it's actually easier to understand than I would've thought. It's interesting to note, also, how much Statistics actually relates to algebra, with one minor difference: statistics applies to real-life situations moreso than algebra (at least, that's what I feel). But the probabilities were interesting to note, particularly with regard to permutations and combinations. Permutations suggest that the same three factors, switched in different orders, will produce different results; while combinations of the same three numbers done in like manner will still produce the same results.

Probabilities also suggest a likelihood of something happening, not being definite by any means, but having a strong likelihood that it will happen. For instance, the study material talked about how children raised by single mothers are more likely to engage in deviant behavior (poor performance in school, drug use, permissive sexual attitudes, etc). But knowing my own situation, I would say that that is not always the case. It depends on how the child is raised, as well as the circumstances under which he or she is raised (single-parent vs. married parents).

I really will enjoy statistics, this I am sure of.