Basic Probability Review

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What is the sample space for tossing one coin?

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The sample space consists of 2 outcomes: Heads (H) and Tails (T).

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What is the maximum value of probability?

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The maximum value of probability is 1, which indicates certainty.

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What is the probability of an impossible event?

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The probability of an impossible event is 0.

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How do you calculate the probability of a single event?

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

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What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a standard 6-sided die?

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P(rolling a 4) = 1/6.

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What is the probability of landing on a specific number when spinning a fair 8-sided spinner?

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P(landing on a specific number) = 1/8.

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If the probability of an event is 0.25, what does this mean?

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It means there is a 25% chance of the event occurring.

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 1/2?

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It means there is an equal chance (50%) of the event occurring or not occurring.

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What is the probability of flipping a fair coin and getting heads?

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P(getting heads) = 1/2.

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What is a fair die?

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A fair die is one where each of the six faces has an equal chance of landing face up.