Simple Probability Flashcards

1
Q

a random event with a probability of 1/2

A

is equally likely and unlikely to happen
50/50 Chance

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2
Q

probability is expressed as a number between

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0 and 1
fractions, decimals, and percentages

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3
Q

as probability moves closer to 1 the event is

A

likely to happen

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4
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as probability moves closer to 0 the event is

A

likely not to happen

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5
Q

If an event is certain, then its probability is

A

1 and
Possible

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6
Q

If the probability of an event is 1/3 then the chance of the event happening is

A

unlikely

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7
Q

Tossing a fair coin 7 times and getting heads every time.
What will happen on the next coin toss?

A

The coin is equally likely to land on heads or tails.

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8
Q

Probability of getting and even number

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1/2

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9
Q

What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a number cube (dice)?

A

1/6

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10
Q

The probability of landing on a number greater than 10

A

0 and Impossible

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11
Q

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.

A

1/5

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12
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A student flips a coin 10 times and gets tails 4 times. Compare the experimental probability to the theoretical probability.

A

The experimental probability is less than the theoretical probability.

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