Gr 12 Math Lit: Ch 3.1 Probability

What is the probability of an event that is certain to happen?

1 (correct)

0

0.25

0.5

What is the probability of rolling a specific number on a dice?

1/12

1/6 (correct)

1/3

1/2

What is the probability of not rolling a specific number on a dice?

1/3

1/6

5/6 (correct)

1/2

What is the term for the number of times an event occurs?

Frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an event that is impossible to happen?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of rolling an even number on a dice?

1/2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a single attempt or realization of a probability experiment?

Trial Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of getting heads when tossing a coin?

1/2 Signup and view all the answers

What do tree diagrams help visualize?

All possible outcomes of combined events Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a two-way table?

To visualize the probability of various combinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting more data over time in probability?

To improve the accuracy of predictions Signup and view all the answers

What is a false positive result in a medical test?

A test indicates a positive result when it is actually negative Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when analyzing probability in media?

The reliability of the source Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather predictions based on historical data?

To indicate the likelihood of certain weather conditions Signup and view all the answers

When using tree diagrams to illustrate combined events, what operation is used to determine the probability of each outcome?

Multiplication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using two-way tables in probability?

To illustrate the probability of combined events Signup and view all the answers

In weather predictions, what is the primary purpose of using historical data and current measurements?

To indicate the likelihood of certain weather conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of a false positive result in a medical test?

The patient is mistakenly diagnosed with a disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using advanced measurement tools and analysis methods in probability?

To improve the accuracy of probability predictions Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating the accuracy of probability predictions in the media, what should be considered?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understanding probability in real-life situations?

To interpret and predict various real-life situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of rolling a number less than 3 on a fair six-sided dice?

2/6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an event that occurs without any bias or pattern?

Random Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of getting heads or tails when tossing a fair coin?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the calculated probability, not the actual result?

Theoretical Probability Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of rolling an even number or a prime number on a fair six-sided dice?

4/6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of not rolling a multiple of 3 on a fair six-sided dice?