AP Statistics Probability flashcard

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What is the definition of mutually exclusive events in probability?

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Events that cannot occur at the same time.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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What is the sample space for rolling a fair six-sided die?

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

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If two events are mutually exclusive, what is the probability of both events occurring?

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0.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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If P(A) = 0.6 and P(B) = 0.5, what is P(A and B) if A and B are independent events?

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0.3.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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What is the probability that a randomly selected student plays sports given that they do not do community service?

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.6

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Define independent events in probability.

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Events where the occurrence of one event does not affect the occurrence of another.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of the union of two events A and B?

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P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B).

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is a sample space in probability?

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The set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment.

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What does it mean if two events are complementary?

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The events are mutually exclusive and their probabilities add up to 1.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the probability of rolling a sum of 7 with two six-sided dice?

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