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 * Matching. Please match the following words to the right definition. (1 point each)**

1. Experiment _ 2. Outcome _ 3. Event _ 4. Probability _

A. the result of a single trial B. one or more outcomes C. the measure of how likely it is that something will occur D. a situation involving chance that leads to results.


 * Multiple Choice. Read each question below and circle the correct answer. ( 1 point each)**

5. Which of the following experiments does NOT have equally likely outcomes.

A. Choose a number at random from 1 to 7. B. Toss a coin. C. Choose a letter at random from the word SCHOOL.

6. What is the probability of choosing a vowel from the alphabet?

A. 21/26 B. 5/26 C. 1/26 D. 5/26

7. A number from 1 to 11 is chosen at random. What is the probability of choosing an odd number?

A. 1 / 11 B. 5 / 11 C. 2 / 11 D. 6 / 11

8. A spinner has 4 equal sectors colored yellow, blue, green and red. What are the chances of landing on blue after spinning the spinner? What are the chances of landing on red?
 * Short Answer (3 points)** **Make sure you show your work!**

In the short answer above, what are the possible outcomes?
 * Bonus (1 point)**

Answers: 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. The chances of landing on blue is 1/4, and the chances of landing on red is 1/4. Bonus: The possible outcomes of this experiment are yellow, blue, red and green.

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