7.SP.7.b
Develop a probability model (which may not be uniform) by observing frequencies in data generated from a chance process. For example, find the approximate probability that a spinning penny will land heads up or that a tossed paper cup will land open-end down. Do the outcomes for the spinning penny appear to be equally likely based on the observed frequencies?
Example Problems
Last weekend, 289 of 376 moviegoers bought popcorn.
Based on this data, what is a reasonable estimate of the probability that the next moviegoer does not buy popcorn?
Write your answer as a fraction, as a decimal, or as a percent rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Based on this data, what is a reasonable estimate of the probability that the next moviegoer does not buy popcorn?
Write your answer as a fraction, as a decimal, or as a percent rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Aliens abducted Earth creatures to choose one to sample from:
Estimate the probability that the aliens select a cow.
Input your answer as a fraction or as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.
| Abducted | Count |
|---|---|
| Chicken | 97 |
| Cow | 47 |
| Human | 77 |
Estimate the probability that the aliens select a cow.
Input your answer as a fraction or as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.
The frequency table summarizes last week's bed sales at Cloud Nine Furniture.
Based on this data, what is a reasonable estimate of the probability that the next bed sold is a twin bed?
| Size of Bed | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Twin | 3 |
| Double | 6 |
| Queen | 4 |
| King | 2 |
Based on this data, what is a reasonable estimate of the probability that the next bed sold is a twin bed?
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