Probability

General Definition: A form of impact weighing that analyzes the likelihood of an impact to occur. See also “Likelihood“.

  • Public Forum: In PF, probability is developed through both the specificity of examples or analysis, as well as statistical analysis drawn from expert research.
  • World Schools Debate: Though not a common phrase in WSD, probability is still developed through the specificity of examples or analysis and communicated using the phrases “more likely” or “less likely”.
  • British Parliamentary: Though not a common phrase in BP, probability is still developed through the specificity of examples or analysis and communicated using the phrases “more likely” or “less likely”.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Though not a common phrase in CNDF, probability is still developed through the specificity of examples or analysis and communicated using the phrases “more likely” or “less likely”.