Probability Quiz

A ______________ is the chance that something will happen. It tells us how likely an event is to occur, using numbers from 0 to 1, where 0 means impossible and 1 means certain.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Probability'. It quantifies the chance of an event occurring, ranging from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain). The term directly fits the definition provided in the question.

_____________ are the possible results of an experiment.

Answer explanation

Outcomes are the possible results of an experiment, making 'Outcomes' the correct choice. Other terms do not accurately describe the results derived from conducting an experiment.

An ___________ are activities that produce an outcome, but their results cannot be precisely predicted.

Answer explanation

An experiment involves activities that lead to outcomes, but the results are uncertain and cannot be predicted with precision. This aligns with the definition provided in the question.

One or more of the outcomes of an experiment is called ____________.

Answer explanation

In probability and statistics, one or more outcomes of an experiment are referred to as 'events'. This term encompasses all possible results that can occur from the experiment.

A ________ is the set of all the possible outcomes of an experiment.

Answer explanation

A sample space is defined as the set of all possible outcomes of an experiment. It encompasses every result that can occur, making 'Sample Space' the correct answer.

Situation: A basket contains different types of snacks: chocolate, chips, cookies, bread, nuts, candy, and popcorn. A person picks one snack at random, and they get a sweet snack.

Q: Picking an item from a basket of mixed snacks.

• Experiment

• Outcome

• Sample Space

• Event

A basket contains different types of snacks: chocolate, chips, cookies, bread, nuts, candy, and popcorn. A person picks one snack at random, and they get a sweet snack.

Q: Getting a sweet snack or a savory snack.

• Experiment

• Outcome

• Sample Space

• Event

Situation:
A basket contains different types of snacks: chocolate, chips, cookies, bread, nuts, candy, and popcorn. A person picks one snack at random, and they get a sweet snack.

Q: {chocolate, cookies, candy} (since these are the sweet snacks) 

• Experiment

• Outcome

• Sample Space

• Event

Situation:
A basket contains different types of snacks: chocolate, chips, cookies, bread, nuts, candy, and popcorn. A person picks one snack at random, and they get a sweet snack.

Q: {chocolate, chips, cookies, bread, nuts, candy, popcorn}

• Experiment

• Outcome

• Sample space

• Event