Predictions with Probability

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What is Probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an 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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A probability of 0 means that the event 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 to occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is a Sample Space?

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A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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What is an Event in Probability?

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An event is a specific outcome or a set of outcomes from a sample space.

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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 a Favorable Outcome?

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A favorable outcome is an outcome that satisfies the conditions of the event.

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What is the difference between Independent and Dependent Events?

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Independent events do not affect each other's outcomes, while dependent events do.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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What is a Compound Event?

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A compound event is an event that combines two or more simple events.

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What is the Law of Large Numbers?

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The Law of Large Numbers states that as the number of trials increases, the experimental probability will get closer to the theoretical probability.