Probability Concepts and Calculations

Probability Concepts and Calculations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial explores conditional probability, starting with an introduction to the concept and its connection to probability tree diagrams. It provides examples using sweets and counters to demonstrate how to calculate probabilities, including scenarios where items are not replaced. The video also covers a card game example to illustrate probability calculations and concludes with a discussion on using numbered counters. The tutorial emphasizes understanding conditional probability and offers practical examples to enhance learning.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of this video tutorial?

Conditional probability and its applications

Introduction to calculus

History of mathematics

Basic arithmetic operations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sweets example, what is the initial probability of picking a strawberry sweet?

4/9

2/3

5/9

1/2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate the probability of picking two sweets of the same flavor?

Subtract the probabilities of each event

Multiply the probabilities of each event

Divide the probabilities of each event

Add the probabilities of each event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might a probability tree diagram not be the best approach for some problems?

It is outdated

It can become too complex and unnecessary

It is too simple

It is not accurate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of selecting three counters of the same color from the bag?

1/48

1/36

1/12

1/24

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate the probability of turning over exactly two win cards?

By dividing the probabilities of all possible win combinations

By subtracting the probabilities of all possible win combinations

By multiplying the probabilities of all possible win combinations

By adding the probabilities of all possible win combinations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of losing the game if any card turned over says lose?

1/3

1/5

1/4

1/2

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