Probability of Simple Events
Students will calculate the probability of simple events using favorable outcomes over total possible outcomes.
Key Questions
- Construct a fraction to express the chance of a specific event occurring.
- Analyze the factors that influence the probability of a simple event.
- Design a simple experiment to test the probability of an event.
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