Tree Diagrams and Sample Spaces

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What is a Tree Diagram?

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A visual representation that shows all possible outcomes of a situation, often used to organize choices.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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How do you calculate the total number of outcomes in a Tree Diagram?

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Multiply the number of choices at each level of the tree.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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What is a Sample Space?

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A list of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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If Jason has 3 shirts and 3 pairs of pants, how many outfit combinations can he create?

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9 (3 shirts x 3 pants = 9 combinations).

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What is the formula for finding the number of outcomes when flipping coins?

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2^n, where n is the number of coins flipped.

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How many outcomes are there when flipping 3 coins?

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8 (2^3 = 8 outcomes).

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What does it mean to have independent events in probability?

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The outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another event.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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If you can choose between 2 types of pets (cat or dog) and 3 colors (black, brown, spotted), how many combinations can you make?

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6 (2 pets x 3 colors = 6 combinations).

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What is the total number of outcomes for rolling a die?

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6 (one for each face of the die).

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How do you represent outcomes in a Tree Diagram?

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By branching out from a starting point to show each possible choice.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B