Questions

1 Probability is a branch of mathematics:
A) Similar to Calculus
B) Similar to Algebra
C) That deals with calculating the likelihood of a given event's occurrence which is expressed as a number between 0 and 1
D) That Is very similar to simultaneous equations

 

2 Another word that is often used instead of Probability is:
A) Estimate
B) Variance
C) Standard Deviation
D) Likelihood

 

3 Probability is measured:
A) On a scale between 1 and 100
B) On a scale between 0 and 1
C) On a scale between -1 and 1
D) On any scale whatsoever

 

4 Any event which is impossible has a probability of:
A) 1
B) 0,5
C) 0,75
D) 0

 

5 Theoretical Probabilities:
A) Can be specified by considering all aspects of the situation
B) Can be specified by cconsidering the theoretical aspects of a situation
C) Can be specified by considering the physical aspects of the situation
D) Do not exist in practice

 

6 When tossing a coin, the probability that it will fall heads is:
A) 0,1
B) 1
C) 0,2
D) 0,5

 

7 A dice has six sides, therefore the probabilty of a six showing uppermost is:
A) 1/3
B) 1/6
C) 1/2
D) 1/4

 

8 If two events A and B are mutually exclusive then:
A) The two events A and B occur together
B) The occurrence of one event precludes the possibility of the other occurring
C) Neither of the events A and B occur
D) The two events happen seuqentially

 

9 Non-Mutually Exclusive Events:
A) Can occur together
B) Cannot occur together
C) Sometimes occur together and sometimes not
D) Are sequential events

 

10 Independent Events are:
A) These events which are dependent on each other
B) These are events which are not mutually exclusive and where the occurrence of one event does not affect the occurrence of the other
C) These are similar to mutually exclusive events
D) These are similar to non-mutually exclusive events