Understanding Probability

What is the main difference between certain events in mathematics and real-world events?

• Certain events are always predictable, while real-world events are not.

• Certain events are always unpredictable, while real-world events are predictable.

• Certain events are always random, while real-world events are not.

• Certain events are always unlikely, while real-world events are likely.

On a probability line, what does a probability of 0 represent?

• An event that is unlikely to happen

• An event that is likely to happen

• An event that is impossible to happen

• An event that is certain to happen

If the probability of flipping heads is 1/2, what is the probability of flipping tails?

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

How many possible outcomes are there when rolling a standard die?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is a trial in the context of probability?

• A process with a predictable outcome

• A process with a random outcome

• A process with an unlikely outcome

• A process with a certain outcome

What is the probability of rolling a 3 on a standard die?

• 1/3

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/4

If a spinner has 16 equally sized sectors, what is the probability of landing on any one specific sector?

• 1/12

• 1/20

• 1/8

• 1/16

In a bag with 3 green, 7 yellow, and 1 white marble, what is the probability of drawing a yellow marble?

• 5/11

• 1/11

• 7/11

• 3/11