SOL 8.11 - Probability Practice

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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 is an independent event in probability?

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An independent event is an event whose outcome does not affect the outcome of another event.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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What is a dependent event in probability?

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A dependent event is an event whose outcome is affected by the outcome of another event.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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How do you calculate the probability of two independent events occurring?

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To find the probability of two independent events A and B occurring, multiply their probabilities: P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B).

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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How do you calculate the probability of two dependent events occurring?

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To find the probability of two dependent events A and B occurring, multiply the probability of the first event by the conditional probability of the second event: P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B|A).

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What is the probability of spinning a 1 on a spinner with 4 equal sections?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of drawing a letter A from a bag containing 3 A's and 5 other letters?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of picking 2 cards with girls’ names from a hat containing 6 boys and 7 girls?

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

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What is the probability of choosing a blue piece and then a yellow piece from a bag, replacing the first piece?

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What does it mean if two events are independent?

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It means the occurrence of one event does not change the probability of the other event occurring.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4