Intro to Probability (2020)

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What is probability?

Back

Probability is a measure of the likelihood that some event will occur.

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If the probability of an event is 7/10, what is the probability of the event not occurring?

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3/10

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How do you calculate the probability of pulling a specific colored marble from a jar?

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

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What is the probability of pulling a red marble from a jar with 10 green, 7 red, and 3 blue marbles?

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7/20

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

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It means that the event has a greater chance of occurring than not occurring.

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

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It means that the event has a lesser chance of occurring than not occurring.

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What is the probability of picking a blue marble from a bag with 4 yellow and 8 blue marbles?

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The probability is likely.

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If a spinner has more sections of green than yellow, what can we say about the likelihood of landing on green?

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It is more likely to land on green.

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What is the total number of outcomes if you have 10 green marbles, 7 red marbles, and 3 blue marbles?

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20 outcomes.

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What is an example of an impossible event in probability?

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Picking a red marble from a jar that has no red marbles.