Sample Spaces

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What is a sample space in probability?

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

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How can probability be expressed?

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Probability can be expressed as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent.

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What is the probability of an event that is certain to happen?

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The probability of a certain event is 1.

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What is the range of probability values?

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The range of probability values is from 0 to 1, inclusive.

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If you toss a coin and roll a die, how many total outcomes are there?

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There are 12 total outcomes (2 outcomes from the coin and 6 from the die).

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What does a probability of 0 mean?

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A probability of 0 means that the event is impossible.

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What does a probability of 1 mean?

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

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How do you calculate the total number of outcomes for multiple events?

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Multiply the number of outcomes for each individual event.

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If an ice cream shop has 3 types of cones and 31 flavors, how many different 1-scoop cones can be made?

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93 different 1-scoop cones can be made (3 cones x 31 flavors).

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event A?

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P(A) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes.