Exploring Simple Probability Concepts

What is the result of an experiment in probability called?

• Experiment

• Event

• Outcome

• Sample space

How many outcomes are in the sample space when rolling a die?

• Four

• Seven

• Five

• Six

How many states in the U.S. start with the letter 'O'?

• Three

• Five

• Two

• Four

What does the notation 'P(E)' represent in probability?

• Process of event E

• Probability of event E occurring

• Product of event E

• Prediction of event E

If a spinner has 16 spaces, what is the probability of landing on a nine?

• 1/15

• 1/16

• 1/9

• 1/8

What is the probability of drawing a queen from a standard deck of cards?

• 4/52

• 1/13

• 1/12

• 1/52

What is the probability of selecting a vowel from the word 'probability'?

• 4/11

• 5/11

• 6/11

• 3/11

What is the probability of not drawing an orange pencil from a box if there are 3 orange pencils and 24 total?

• 21/24

• 17/24

• 3/24

• 7/8

What is the probability of landing on a value at least 12 on a spinner with 16 spaces?

• 12/16

• 11/16

• 5/16

• 1/16

What is the probability of drawing a spade from a standard deck of cards?

• 1/13

• 4/52

• 1/52

• 1/4