SOL 5.15 - Probability

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What is probability?

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Probability is the measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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How do you calculate the total number of combinations?

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To find the total number of combinations, multiply the number of choices for each category together.

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If a player has 2 jerseys, 3 pairs of shorts, and 2 pairs of socks, how many different uniform combinations can they create?

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12 combinations (2 x 3 x 2 = 12).

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What is a combination in probability?

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A combination is a selection of items where the order does not matter.

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What is the difference between combinations and permutations?

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In combinations, the order of selection does not matter; in permutations, the order does matter.

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What is an example of a simple probability event?

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Flipping a coin is a simple probability event with two outcomes: heads or tails.

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What does it mean if an event has a probability of 0?

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A probability of 0 means that the event cannot occur.

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What does it mean if an event has a probability of 1?

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A probability of 1 means that the event is certain to occur.

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How can you represent combinations visually?

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You can use a tree diagram or a table to represent combinations visually.

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What is a sample space in probability?

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