Simple Probability Flashcards
a random event with a probability of 1/2
is equally likely and unlikely to happen
50/50 Chance
probability is expressed as a number between
0 and 1
fractions, decimals, and percentages
as probability moves closer to 1 the event is
likely to happen
as probability moves closer to 0 the event is
likely not to happen
If an event is certain, then its probability is
1 and
Possible
If the probability of an event is 1/3 then the chance of the event happening is
unlikely
Tossing a fair coin 7 times and getting heads every time.
What will happen on the next coin toss?
The coin is equally likely to land on heads or tails.
Probability of getting and even number
1/2
What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a number cube (dice)?
1/6
The probability of landing on a number greater than 10
0 and Impossible
A bag contains 2 blue marbles, 3 green marbles, 1 white marble and 4 red marbles.
What is the probability of selecting a blue marble? Your answer should be in simplified form.
1/5
A student flips a coin 10 times and gets tails 4 times. Compare the experimental probability to the theoretical probability.
The experimental probability is less than the theoretical probability.