Unit 6 Test Corrections

Front

What is the term for the actual results obtained from conducting an experiment?

Back

Experimental

Front

A jar contains 5 red, 3 blue, and 2 yellow marbles. What is the probability of drawing a red marble?

Back

Front

Find the theoretical probability of NOT landing on yellow if you spin the spinner.

Back

Front

P(not A) = ? Remember to simplify.

Back

Front

A bag contains 4 red, 5 blue, and 6 green marbles. What is the probability of drawing a red or blue marble?

Back

Front

What is the definition of probability?

Back

Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Front

What is the formula for calculating probability?

Back

Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes)

Front

If an event has a probability of 0, what does that mean?

Back

It means the event is impossible and will not occur.

Front

If an event has a probability of 1, what does that mean?

Back

It means the event is certain to occur.

Front

What is the difference between theoretical probability and experimental probability?

Back

Theoretical probability is based on expected outcomes, while experimental probability is based on actual results from experiments.