Probability Concepts and Applications

This lesson covers theoretical and experimental probability, explaining the concepts with examples such as card games and spinners. It discusses the probability of events occurring and their complements, emphasizing the importance of equally likely outcomes. The lesson concludes with a brief introduction to the next topic on calculating theoretical probability of simple events.

What is the main difference between theoretical and experimental probability?

• Experimental probability is based on hypothetical scenarios.

• Theoretical probability is based on equally likely outcomes.

• Experimental probability is based on equally likely outcomes.

• Theoretical probability is based on actual experiments.

In theoretical probability, what is the ratio used to determine the probability of an event?

• Number of trials to favorable outcomes

• Number of favorable outcomes to number of trials

• Number of favorable outcomes to total outcomes

• Number of trials to total outcomes

If you pick one card from a full suit of 13 cards, what is the probability of picking an ace?

• 1/4

• 1/13

• 4/13

• 1/52

If there are 4 aces in a deck of 13 cards, what is the probability of picking an ace?

• 1/52

• 1/13

• 1/4

• 4/13

What is the probability of picking a diamond card from a full suit of 13 cards?

• 1/3

• 1/13

• 1/2

• 1/4

What is the probability of picking a red card from a full suit of 13 cards?

• 1/4

• 1/13

• 1/2

• 1/3

What is the probability of picking a black card from a full suit of 13 cards?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/13

• 1/2

What is the probability of picking a heart card from a full suit of 13 cards?

• 1/13

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/2

What is the probability of picking a spade card from a full suit of 13 cards?

• 1/13

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/3

What is the probability of picking a club card from a full suit of 13 cards?

• 1/13

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2