Probability Flashcard

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What is probability?

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Probability is the chance that some event will occur.

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How can probability be expressed?

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Probability can be expressed as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent.

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What is the probability of rolling a six on a standard die?

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1/6

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What is the total number of outcomes when rolling a die and flipping a coin?

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12 (6 outcomes from the die and 2 from the coin).

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What is the probability of spinning a yellow and flipping heads?

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1/8

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What does a tree diagram represent in probability?

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A tree diagram shows all possible outcomes of an event.

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If the probability of an event is 0, what does that mean?

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It means the event cannot occur.

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If the probability of an event is 1, what does that mean?

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It means the event is certain to occur.

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What is an example of a certain event?

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Flipping a coin and getting either heads or tails.

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What is an example of an impossible event?

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Rolling a 7 on a standard six-sided die.