Probability Quiz

What are the possible results of an experiment called?

• Probability

• Outcomes

• Laws

• Theories

In how many ways can you roll a number greater than 5 occur on a 6-sided number cube?

• 6 ways

• 1 way

• 2 ways

• 5 ways

The number that measures the likelihood that an event will occur is called ________.

• Outcome

• Experiment

• Trial

• Probability

Probability that is based on repeated trials of an experiment is called

• Experimental probability

• Trial probability

• Theoretical probability

• Favorable outcomes

The probability that your baseball team will win on Thursday is 0.75. This event is:

• Unlikely

• Certain

• Likely

• Impossible

The probability that you land a trick on a bike is 1/2. This event is:

• Likely

• Unlikely

• Impossible

• Equally likely to happen or not happen

There is a 0% chance of thunderstorms tomorrow. This event is:

• Equally likely to happen or not happen

• Impossible

• Unlikely

• Likely

What is the probability of rolling a number 6?

What is the probability of rolling a 1 or 4?

• 2/6 or 1/3

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/4

What is the probability that a red marble will be picked at random?

• 3/9 or 1/3

• 2/9

• 1/2

• 4/9