PLTW POE - UNIT 4(Statistics and Probability)

Probability is ...

• the chance that some event will occur.
• a game that involves coins.
• a guarantee.

Probability can be written as ...

• a fraction
• a decimal
• a percent
• all of the above

A likely chance event is closer to what number?

• 0
• 1
• .5
• 100

An unlikely chance event is closer to what number?

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3

What is the probability of spinning the spinner and having it land on RED?

• 33%
• 50%
• 12%

A bag contains 5 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies. What is the probability of picking a quarter?

• 5/11
• 5/6
• 1/3
• 5

The probability of it raining today is 30%.  What is the probability that it will NOT rain?

• 30%
• 70%
• 100%
• 0%

Find the probability of drawing a 10 from a standard deck of 52 cards.

• 1 out of 52
• 13 out of 52
• 26 out of 52
• 4 out of 52

P(not A) = 
*Remember to simplify.*

• 6/8
• 3/4
• 2/8
• 1/4

If you choose from the following M & M colors, what is the probability that you choose blue?
5 green
6 yellow
8 blue
7 brown

• 8/26
• 4/13
• 8/25
• 1/3