1.
Determining the probability of a coin landing heads up by actually tossing a coin several times is an example of _____.
A.
experimental probability
B.
theoretical probability
C.
outcome probability
D.
sample probability
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2.
A spinner numbered 1 through 10 is spun 100 times. The results of the experiment are shown in the table below. What is the experimental probability of spinning an 8?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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3.
Determining the probability of rolling a '4' or '5' on a number cube by examining the number of possible outcomes and the number of ways to roll a '4' or a '5' is an example of ___________.
A.
theoretical probability
B.
sample probability
C.
experimental probability
D.
outcome probability
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4.
A nickel is tossed 550 times and heads came up 300 times. What is the experimental probability of tossing tails?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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5.
In a survey, 100 students were asked to name their favorite season of the year. The results are shown in the table. Suppose 1,300 students attend Franklin Middle School. How many can be expected to choose spring as their favorite season?
A.
240
B.
312
C.
300
D.
715
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