Population of Hawaii The population of Hawaii is 22.7 %...

Population of Hawaii The population of Hawaii is $22.7 \%$ white, $1.5 \%$ African-American, $37.7 \%$ Asian, $0.2 \%$ Native American/Alaskan, $9.46 \%$ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, $8.9 \%$ Hispanic, $19.4 \%$ two or more races, and $0.14 \%$ some other. Choose one Hawaiian resident at random. What is the probability that he/she is a Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander? Asian? White?

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Key Concepts

Probability

Probability is a measure of how likely an event is to occur, typically expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percentage. It involves comparing the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes and provides a numerical insight into the chance of an event happening.

Random Selection

Random selection refers to the process of choosing an element from a set in such a way that every member of the set has an equal chance of being chosen. This concept is crucial in probability theory as it ensures fairness and validity in statistical sampling and analysis.

Interpretation of Percentages in Probability

Interpreting percentages in probability involves converting percentage values into a form that represents the chance of an event occurring. This is often done by treating the given percentage as the number of favorable outcomes out of 100, thereby linking directly to the probability concept.

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