Independent and Dependent Probability Challenge

Independent and Dependent Probability Challenge

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Emma Peterson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean when probabilities are independent?

The events share the same outcomes.

Both events must occur simultaneously.

The outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another.

The outcome of one event affects the outcome of another.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a dependent probability scenario, what happens to the denominator after the first event?

It increases.

It decreases.

It remains the same.

It resets to its original value.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you have three blue marbles and draw one, what is the new probability of drawing another blue marble from seven remaining?

3/8

1/7

2/7

3/7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of not replacing a marble on the probability of subsequent draws?

Resets the probability

Increases the probability

Decreases the probability

No effect

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate the combined probability of two dependent events?

Add the probabilities

Divide the probabilities

Multiply the probabilities

Subtract the probabilities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of drawing two blue marbles in a row, given the scenario in the video?

1/4

3/28

2/7

15/64

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does replacing a marble in a drawing scenario signify?

Both

Neither

Independent probability

Dependent probability

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