Simple Probability Flashcard

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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Probability of an event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes).

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of picking a red pen from a jar containing 10 black pens, 15 blue pens, and 5 red pens?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 0?

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It means the event is impossible and will not occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 1?

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It means the event is certain and will definitely occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is the probability of picking a marble that is NOT orange from a bag containing 2 black, 4 orange, and 5 purple marbles?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is the probability based on the actual results of an experiment, calculated as (Number of successful outcomes) / (Total number of trials).

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What is the probability of rolling a number LESS THAN 4 on a die?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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