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Interpreting Probability Notation

Authored by Erin Inman

Mathematics

10th Grade

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Interpreting Probability Notation
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Select the correct notation for the probability of B or A.

P( B Ι A )

P( A Ι B )

P( A U B )

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Notation for Probability of A or not B?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What is the probability that a randomly selected person attending the concert is both an adult and has purchased the ticket In advance?

What is the probability that a randomly selected person attending the concert is an adult or has purchased the ticket In advance?

What is the probability that a randomly selected person attending the concert is a child or has purchased the ticket on the day of the concert?

What is the probability that a randomly selected person attending the concert is both a child and has purchased the ticket on the day of the concert?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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The table shows when the tickets for a concert are sold and the types of tickets that are sold. 

What does P(row 1 | col 2) mean in context of the problem

Of those that purchased tickets in advance, what is the probability they are an adult?

Of the adults, what is the probability they purchased tickets in advance?

Of those that purchased tickets on the day of the concert what is the probability of selecting a child?

Of the children, what is the probability they purchased tickets on the day of the concert?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does P(female | math) mean?

What is the probability of picking a female who prefers math?

What is the probability of picking someone that prefers math given the person is female?

What is the probability of picking a female given the person prefers math?

What is the probability of picking a female or someone that prefers math?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The table shows when the tickets for a concert are sold and the types of tickets that are sold. 

What does P(col 1 | row 1') mean in context of the problem

Of those that purchased tickets on the day of the concert, what is the probability they are not an adult?

Of the adults, what is the probability they did not purchase tickets on the day of the concert?

Of those that did not purchase tickets on the day of the concert what is the probability of selecting an adult?

Of those that were not adults, what is the probability they purchased tickets on the day of the concert?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the probability of picking someone with a gym membership that plays sports?

What is the probability of picking someone that plays sports given they have a gym membership?

What is the probability of picking someone that has a gym membership given they play sports?

What is the probability of picking someone with a gym membership or they play sports?

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