Showing Probability
Common Phrases to Show Probability
There are many ways to show how certain you are about an opinion. These are some of the most common:
100% (Certain)
I'm sure that...
There's no doubt that...
Example:
There's no doubt that lurking can lead to interaction and engagement.
I'm sure that you can build a loop into that program.
75% (Probable)
This is likely to...
I expect that...
I wouldn't be surprised if...
Example:
I wouldn't be surprised if all our computers are infected with malware.
I expect that mainframe computers will be replaced by nanocomputers.
50% (Possible)
There's a chance that...
It's possible that...
Maybe...
Example:
There's a chance that the mashup will be looked on as the dominant art form of the 21st century.
It's possible that doing business in meatspace is already a relic of the past.
25% (Unlikely)
This probably isn't ...
I don't think that...
We are unlikely to...
I doubt that...
Example:
I doubt that we have the disk space for such a large file.
This probably isn't the appropriate set of media for your ideas.