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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 number between 0 and 1, or as a percentage.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does a probability of 0 mean?

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A probability of 0 means that the event is impossible and will not occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does a probability of 1 mean?

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A probability of 1 means that the event is certain and will definitely occur.

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What is the formula for calculating probability?

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

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is theoretical probability?

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Theoretical probability is the probability calculated based on the possible outcomes in a perfect scenario.

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What is experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is the probability calculated based on the actual results of an experiment.

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If a spinner is divided into 8 equal parts, what is the probability of landing on one specific part?

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P(specific part) = 1/8.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If a spinner is divided into 8 equal parts and 5 are white, what is the probability of landing on white?

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P(white) = 5/8.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of drawing a 10 from a standard deck of 52 cards?

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P(drawing a 10) = 4/52 = 1/13.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What does it mean if an event is described as 'unlikely'?

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An event is described as 'unlikely' if its probability is less than 50%.

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