Sample Space

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What is a sample space?

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The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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How do you calculate the total outcomes when rolling a die and flipping a coin?

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Multiply the number of outcomes for each event: 6 (die) x 2 (coin) = 12 total outcomes.

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What is the sample space for flipping two coins?

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HH, HT, TH, TT.

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If a cafeteria serves 3 types of sandwiches and 2 types of drinks, how do you find the total combinations?

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Multiply the number of sandwiches by the number of drinks: 3 x 2 = 6 combinations.

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What is a tree diagram?

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A tree diagram is a visual representation that shows all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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How many different combinations can Max create if he chooses 1 of 4 proteins and 1 of 3 vegetables?

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4 (proteins) x 3 (vegetables) = 12 combinations.

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What does the term 'outcome' mean in probability?

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An outcome is a possible result of a probability experiment.

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What is the difference between an event and a sample space?

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An event is a specific outcome or set of outcomes, while the sample space is the complete set of all possible outcomes.

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How can you represent the sample space for rolling a die?

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The sample space is {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.

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What is the sample space for choosing a day of the week?

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The sample space is {Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday}.