Probability Models

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of how likely an event is to occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is the probability determined by conducting an experiment and observing the outcomes.

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What is theoretical probability?

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Theoretical probability is the probability calculated based on the possible outcomes in a perfect scenario.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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Probability of an event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is a probability model?

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A probability model is a mathematical representation of a random phenomenon, including a sample space and probabilities for each outcome.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is a sample space?

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A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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What does it mean for events to be equally likely?

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Events are equally likely if they have the same probability of occurring.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of an event not occurring?

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The probability of an event not occurring is 1 minus the probability of the event occurring.

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If a spinner has 6 equal sections, what is the probability of landing on any one section?

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The probability of landing on any one section is 1/6.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the difference between independent and dependent events?

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Independent events do not affect each other's outcomes, while dependent events do.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5