Find probabilities from a histogram

In this lesson, we will learn how to find probabilities from a histogram by finding the frequencies represented by each bar and the vertical scale.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the total frequency?

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Q2.Which class interval contains the median?

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Q3.What is the estimate median?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the total frequency?

1/3

Q2.Which class interval contains the median?

2/3

Q3.What is the estimate median?

3/3

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Find probabilities from a histogram

Find probabilities from a histogram by finding the frequencies represented by each bar and the vertical scale.

Q1.What is the probability a plant chosen at random is less than 10 cm?

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Q2.What is the probability a plant chosen at random is more than 20 cm?

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Q3.What is an estimate for the probability that a randomly selected plant is over 30 cm tall?

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Find probabilities from a histogram

Find probabilities from a histogram by finding the frequencies represented by each bar and the vertical scale.

Q1.What is the probability a plant chosen at random is less than 10 cm?

1/3

Q2.What is the probability a plant chosen at random is more than 20 cm?

2/3

Q3.What is an estimate for the probability that a randomly selected plant is over 30 cm tall?

3/3

Lesson summary: Find probabilities from a histogram

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