Probability - Independent & Dependent 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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What are independent events?

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Independent events are events where the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another.

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What are dependent events?

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Dependent events are events where the outcome of one event affects the outcome of another.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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

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Multiply the probabilities of each independent event: P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B).

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

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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 drawing an orange marble from a box with 5 purple, 3 green, and 2 orange marbles?

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P(orange) = 2/10 = 1/5.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of drawing a green marble after drawing an orange marble without replacement?

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P(green | orange) = 3/9 = 1/3.

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What is the probability of spinning an even number on a spinner with numbers 1 to 6?

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P(even) = 3/6 = 1/2 or 50%.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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If you draw a card from a deck and do not replace it, what type of event is this?

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This is a dependent event.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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What is the probability of not drawing a lime from a box with 3 limes, 5 grapes, and 2 oranges?

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P(NOT lime) = 7/10.

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