probability simple events

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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 a simple event in probability?

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A simple event is an event that consists of a single outcome.

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How do you calculate the probability of a simple event?

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Probability of a simple event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If there are 15 boys and 15 girls in a class, what is the probability of selecting a boy?

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1/2

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What does it mean if an event is 'impossible'?

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An impossible event has a probability of 0, meaning it cannot occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does it mean if an event is 'certain'?

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A certain event has a probability of 1, meaning it will definitely occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is the probability of spinning an even number on a spinner with numbers 1 to 8?

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50%.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is the probability based on the actual results of an experiment.

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How do you find the experimental probability of an event?

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Experimental probability = (Number of times the event occurs) / (Total number of trials).

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What is the probability of pulling a green marble from a bag with 8 green marbles and 17 other marbles?

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8/25.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B