Probability Predictions and Simulations

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What is the probability based on what should happen when conducting a probability experiment?

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Theoretical Probability

Front

If I spin a spinner with equal sections 35 times, how many times would I expect to land on yellow if the spinner has 5 equal sections?

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7 times

Front

What is a reasonable mathematical guess that something is about to happen?

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Prediction

Front

Which model can be used to simulate randomly selecting the correct answer on a 20 question multiple choice test with 6 answer choices?

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Rolling a six-sided number cube 20 times.

Front

What is the probability based on the outcomes during an experiment?

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Experimental Probability

Front

What is the term for all possible outcomes of a probability experiment?

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Sample Space

Front

What is the term for an event that consists of two or more simple events?

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Compound Event

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What is the probability of an event that is certain to happen?

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1 (or 100%)

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What is the probability of an event that is impossible to happen?

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0 (or 0%)

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What is the formula for calculating probability?

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Probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes