Unit 7 Flashcard: Probability

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What is experimental probability?

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Probability found by conducting an experiment.

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What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a single die?

Back

1/6

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What is the probability of landing on a number greater than or equal to 4 when rolling a die?

Back

5/8

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Which of the following describes experimental probability?

Back

Perform an experiment to determine the probability.

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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a single die?

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3/6 or 1/2.

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Define probability.

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A mathematical way of calculating how likely an event is to occur.

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What is the total number of outcomes when rolling a standard die?

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6.

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If you roll a die, what is the probability of rolling a number less than 3?

Back

1/3.

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What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 5 on a die?

Back

1/6.

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How do you calculate experimental probability?

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Divide the number of successful outcomes by the total number of trials.