NY-6.SP.8.b
Develop a probability model (which may not be uniform) by observing frequencies in data generated from a chance process.
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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