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[[Image:Dnddice.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The probability of rolling any specific number on a standard six-sided die is 1/6.]]
'''Probability''' theory is the study of [[uncertainty]], a relatively new branch of mathematics.
'''Probability''' theory is the study of [[uncertainty]], a relatively new branch of mathematics.
[[Probabilistic thinking]] is a way of approaching situations and potential problems by considering the likelihood of a different range of outcomes on a continuum rather than assuming a single, certain outcome. It involves acknowledging uncertainty, estimating probabilities, and making sound and wise decisions based on expected value. This approach can lead to more informed decisions and better management of [[risk]] in various aspects of life.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=probabilistic+thinking&oq=probabilistic+thinking&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIICAMQABgWGB4yCggEEAAYChgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMgYICRAuGEDSAQg4NjIyajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Probabilistic thinking]</ref>
[[Probabilistic thinking]] is a way of approaching situations and potential problems by considering the likelihood of a different range of outcomes on a continuum rather than assuming a single, certain outcome. It involves acknowledging uncertainty, estimating probabilities, and making sound and wise decisions based on expected value. This approach can lead to more informed decisions and better management of [[risk]] in various aspects of life.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=probabilistic+thinking&oq=probabilistic+thinking&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIICAMQABgWGB4yCggEEAAYChgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMgYICRAuGEDSAQg4NjIyajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Probabilistic thinking]</ref>
[[Rational thinking]] employs probabilistic thinking. The opposite of probabilistic thinking is binary/all-or-nothing thinking, having an [[optimism bias]] such as having a "lottery mentality" or being a [[pessimist]] who engages in [[negative thinking]] (See: [[Cognitive bias]]).
==Theory of Evolution==
==Theory of Evolution==