Can we predict the flip of a coin?

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Predictability

Can we predict the flip of a coin?

Imagine tossing a coin and wondering if it will land heads or tails. You can't see the future, but you want to know the outcome before it happens.

Predictability is about forecasting the coin's landing side. It's like guessing tomorrow's weather by looking at today's sky.

Example

If you toss a coin 100 times, you might expect about 50 heads and 50 tails.

Remember this

Predictability helps us estimate outcomes, even if they're not certain.

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