NC.7.SP.7.c

Compare theoretical and experimental probabilities from a model to observed frequencies; if the agreement is not good, explain possible sources of the discrepancy.

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.
Aliens abducted Earth creatures to choose one to sample from:

AbductedCount
Chicken97
Cow47
Human77


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.

Size of BedNumber of Beds
Twin3
Double6
Queen4
King2


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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