7.SP.8
Recognize that probabilities in a simple experiment can be qualitative descriptors of likelihood: impossible (0), unlikely, neither likely nor unlikely, likely, or certain (1).
Example Problems
Nina has a chance of beating her personal best in a sprint. Moira has a chance of doing the same in her own race.
Who is more likely?
Who is more likely?
Catherine and Derek are playing tennis. The probability Catherine wins the next match is . The probability Derek wins is .
Who is more likely to win the next match?
Who is more likely to win the next match?
Hilda and Yvonne are drawing playing cards. The probability that Hilda draws a heart is . The probability that Yvonne draws a heart is .
Who is more likely to draw a heart?
Who is more likely to draw a heart?
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