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the probability of the event being occured vs the probability of the event being selected

Both phrases are not correct. The correct phrasing would be 'the probability of the event occurring' or 'the probability of the event being selected.' The use of 'occurred' in the first phrase is incorrect, and 'occurred' should be replaced with 'occurring.'

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 560 views

the probability of the event being occured

This phrase is incorrect. 'Occurred' should be replaced with 'occurring.'

Incorrect usage. 'Occurred' is incorrect in this context.

Alternatives:

  • the probability of the event occurring
  • the probability of the event happening

the probability of the event being selected

This phrase is incorrect. 'Selected' implies a choice, which may not be suitable in the context of probability.

Incorrect usage. 'Selected' is not the most appropriate term in this context.
  • Sep 25, 2013 ... The probability of the event occurring is the probability of the event being selected (cx/c, where c = Σcx), the probability of the ith individual ...
  • Mar 20, 2016 ... Weight multiplier of each event will impact the probability of the event being selected. 100 = <event3> 50 = <event4> 1 = <event5> } } ...

Alternatives:

  • the probability of the event occurring
  • the likelihood of the event happening

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