7.SP.C.7.b
Develop a probability model, including non-uniform models, by observing frequencies in data generated from a chance process. Use the model to estimate the probabilities of events. 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
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.
A factory recorded the number of defective items found each day over the last 45 days.
Based on this data, what is the probability that on a randomly selected day fewer than 2 defects were found?
| Defects | Days |
|---|---|
| 0 | 10 |
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4+ | 13 |
Based on this data, what is the probability that on a randomly selected day fewer than 2 defects were found?
Grace and Jack sampled markers from a gigantic bucket:
Use the observed frequencies to estimate the probability that the color of the next randomly selected marker from the gigantic bucket of markers is red.
| Color | Count |
|---|---|
| Yellow | 12 |
| Blue | 37 |
| Red | 1 |
Use the observed frequencies to estimate the probability that the color of the next randomly selected marker from the gigantic bucket of markers is red.
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