Exam Review Part 1

Define probability.

• The likelihood of an event occurring.

• The number of possible outcomes.

• The ratio of favorable outcomes to total outcomes.

• The measure of certainty.

Explain why flipping a coin is an example of independent probability.

• Each flip is dependent on the previous flip.

• Each flip is its own event because it does not affect previous or future flips.

• The outcome of each flip is the same.

• The coin has two sides.

What is the probability of selecting an AFC team?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/8

• 1/16

What is the probability of selecting an NFC or AFC team?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1

• 3/4

What is the probability of selecting a team with a bird mascot?

• 1/4

• 1/8

• 5/32

• 1/16

What is the probability of selecting a New York team?

• 1/8

• 1/16

• 1/4

• 1/32

What is the probability of selecting a team from the East Division?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/8

• 1/16

What is the probability of selecting the Dolphins or Seahawks?

• 1/8

• 1/16

• 1/4

• 1/32

What is the probability of not selecting an AFC West team?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 7/8

• 3/4

What is the probability that a student will play either softball or baseball?

• 0.612

• 0.512

• 0.712

• 0.812