Data Analysis and Probability

Probability is ...

• the chance that some event will occur.

• a game that involves coins.

• a guarantee.

Probability can be written as ...

• a fraction

• a decimal

• a percent

• all of the above

A likely chance event is closer to what number?

• 0

• 1

• .5

• 100

An unlikely chance event is closer to what number?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the probability of spinning the spinner and having it land on RED?

• 33%

• 50%

• 12%

What is the probability of flipping a coin and getting heads?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• Never, Tails never fails.

A bag contains 5 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies. What is the probability of picking a quarter?

• 5/11

• 5/6

• 1/3

• 5

The probability of it raining today is 30%.  What is the probability that it will NOT rain?

• 30%

• 70%

• 100%

• 0%

What is the probability of spinning an even number?

• 16 2/3%

• 33 1/3%

• 50%

• 75%

Is the spinner more likely or less likely to land on green than yellow?

• more likely

• less likely