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WorksheetsFinal Review Part 3 (Quiz grade) Probability, Z Scores
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 27mins
If I tell you that you scored at the 55th percentile on your final exam, you would know:
55% of the class scored the same or worse than you did
You earned a 55% on the exam
You failed the exam
45% of the class scored worse than you did
You are told that your height is the 70th percentile of all heights for people your age. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of this information?
Your height is the same as about 70% of all other people your age.
Your height is the same as or higher than about 70% of all other people your age.
Your score height is lower than approximately 70% of all other people your age.
70% of all people your age are taller than you.
Adam's Z-score on a test is +2.50. What does this mean?
Adam's score has a 2.5% chance of being better than any other randomly selected score.
Adam's test score was better than 25% of his peers.
He scored 2.5 standard deviations above the average.
He did terrible.
Joanne's score on a test gives her a Z-score is -1.50. What does this mean?
Joanne didn't take the test yet.
Joanne's test score is 1.50 standard deviations below the average test score.
Joanne did better than 1.50 times her peers.
Joanne's test score, on average, was 1.5 points lower than the other test scores.
Statistics gives us a way to compare events that are measured differently. Which of the following is an example of events that are measured differently?
Ken's test score vs. Mia's test score
Payton Manning's pass completion vs. Aaron Rodgers pass completion
Quin's ACT score vs. Jake's SAT score
My Fitbit steps vs. Mrs. Dunlap's Fitbit steps
Which of the following is a formula that describes calculating a z-score?
Z = (score - mean) / stand. devation
Z = (mean - score) / stand. dev.
Z = score/stand. dev/ mean
Z = dragonball
What is the formula to find the z-score for population?
z=x−μ
z=xσ−μ
z=nσ
z=σx−μ
The sign of the z-score indicates whether the location is above(positive) or below(negative) the mean.
True
False
Crispix has 3g of sugar. What is the z-score? (mean = 7.6, SD = 4.5)
+1.02
-1.02
-0.76
+0.76
Kellogg's cereal has an average of 7.6 g of sugar with an SD of 4.5g.
What is the Z-score of Frosted Flakes if it has 11g sugar?
+0.76
-0.74
+0.68
+0.28
*Remember to simplify.*
The following M & M colors are in the bowl:
4 yellow, 6 orange, 3 green, 5 blue, 2 brown
What is the probability of selecting a brown candy?
2/18
1/9
2/5
1/10
Ariana's Office Supply shop sells 2 types of notebooks. Each notebook is offered in red, blue, or yellow. If a notebook is selected at random, how many different possibilities are in the sample space?
4
6
8
16
The experimental probability that an SUV will pass by Ariel's store is 0.4. If 500 cars pass by Ariel's store, how many can she expect to be SUVs?
200
100
20
150
The outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of the other event.
independent event
dependent event
What is the probability that a female is chosen?
.597
.4627
.6774
.3143
What is the probability that a female is chosen given they like a Toyota?
.525
.4627
.6774
.3143
In a valid probability distribution, the probabilities must:
Be between 0 and 1 AND
Add to 1
Be between 0 and 1 OR
Add to 1
Be between 0 and 1
Add to 1
In a valid probability distribution, the probabilities must:
Sum to be 10
Sum to be 1
Sum to be 1000
Sum to be 0
Jason can choose 1 pair of pants and one shirt to wear today. Here are his choices. Which tree diagram shows all of the combinations that Jason can choose from?
A box contains 5 purple marbles, 3 green marbles and 2 orange marbles. Draws are made without replacement.P(both marbles are purple)
2/9
1/3
1/2
1/4
How many outcomes are in the sample space for tossing one coin?
1
2
4
8
In a pet store, there are 6 puppies, 4 gerbils, and 7 parakeets. If a pet is chosen at random, what is the probability of choosing a puppy or a parakeet?
11/17
13/17
10/17
None of the above
At Ridgemont High school, there are 150 seniors, 70 own dogs, 30 own cats, and 25 own both. Reduce you answer.
Find
301
61
103
21
At Ridgemont High school, there are 150 seniors, 70 own dogs, 30 own cats, and 25 own both. Reduce you answer.
Find
301
61
103
21
How likely are you to NOT roll a 1 on a regular die? (Complement)
P' = 2/6
P' = 3/6
P' = 5/6
P' = 1/6
What is the difference between an observational study and an experiment?
Observational studies compare data.
Experiments involve imposing a treatment.
Observational studies have subjects and treatments.
To get valid results, a sample must be...
biased
unbiased
Which is the best data collection technique?
Car safety scientists want to see the effect of a car flipping in a motor vehicle accident on a passenger who is NOT buckled in the back seat.
Census
Experiment
Simulation
Observation
Sample
Four groups of randomly selected people are assigned a different diet. After six months, the blood pressures of each group are compared.
Observational Study
Experiment
Identify the shaded area...
A∩B
A∪B
A'∩B'
A'∪B'
