Probability

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What is the probability of an event?

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The likelihood or chance that a specific event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does a probability of 0 mean?

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It means that the event will not happen.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does a probability of 1 mean?

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It means that the event is certain to happen.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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If the probability of an event is 30%, what is the probability of it not happening?

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70%.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is an outcome in probability?

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The result of a single trial of an experiment.

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What is experimental probability?

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The probability based on the actual results of an experiment.

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What is theoretical probability?

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The probability based on the expected outcomes in a perfect scenario.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is a sample space?

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The set of all possible outcomes of an experiment.

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What is a favorable outcome?

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An outcome that satisfies the condition of the event we are interested in.