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| − | + | '''Risk''' is the likelihood or chance of a certain event occurring. In [[Medicine|medical]] studies, risk is the likelihood of an adverse outcome. | |
Numerous [[Mathematics|mathematical]] models attempt to predict risk, and the [[insurance]] industry sells products to guard against individual financial risk. | Numerous [[Mathematics|mathematical]] models attempt to predict risk, and the [[insurance]] industry sells products to guard against individual financial risk. | ||
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Revision as of 13:13, June 13, 2009
Risk is the likelihood or chance of a certain event occurring. In medical studies, risk is the likelihood of an adverse outcome.
Numerous mathematical models attempt to predict risk, and the insurance industry sells products to guard against individual financial risk.
Risk is also a classic strategic board game played on a map of the world, simulating a war.