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There are many misconceptions about probability which may include the following.

All events are equally likely

Later events may be affected by or compensate for earlier ones

When determining probability from statistical data, sample size is irrelevant

Results of games of skill are unaffected by the nature of the participants

"Lucky/Unlucky" numbers can influence random events

In random event involving selection, results are dependent on number rather than rations

If events are random then the results of a series of independent events are equally likely