Intro to Probability

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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 a standard number cube?

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A standard number cube, also known as a die, has six faces numbered from 1 to 6.

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What is the sample space?

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

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How can probability be expressed?

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Probability can be expressed as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is an event in probability?

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An event is a specific outcome or a set of outcomes from a probability experiment.

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What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 2 on a standard die?

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The probability is 2/3.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of spinning red if there are 5 red sections out of 12 total sections?

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The probability is 5/12.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of spinning green if there are 3 green sections out of 12 total sections?

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The probability is 1/4.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What does a probability of 0 mean?

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A probability of 0 means that the event cannot occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does a probability of 1 mean?

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A probability of 1 means that the event is certain to occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5