CMS Probability

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of how likely an event is to occur, expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percent.

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How can you express the probability of an event occurring?

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The probability of an event can be expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percent.

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How do you convert 0.02 to a percent?

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0.02 as a percent is 2%.

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What is the formula to calculate the probability of an event?

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P(A) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes.

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If there are 5 green marbles and 14 total marbles, what is P(green)?

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P(green) = 5/14.

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What is the probability of spinning green if there are 4 equal sections and 1 is green?

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P(green) = 1/4.

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What is theoretical probability?

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Theoretical probability is the mathematical calculation of the likelihood of an event happening based on possible outcomes.

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What is an example of a simple event?

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Flipping a coin is a simple event with two possible outcomes: heads or tails.

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What is a simulation in probability?

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A simulation is a method used to model the probability of an event by conducting experiments.

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What is a tree diagram?

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A tree diagram is a visual representation used to show all possible outcomes of an event.