Dec 17 B1 BW:Understanding Prob:The Multiplication Rule & Beyond

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What is the purpose of a tree diagram in probability?

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To visually represent all possible outcomes of a series of events.

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Using the multiplication rule, how do you calculate the probability of two independent events, A and B, happening together?

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P(A) \times P(B)

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What is the probability of flipping a coin twice and getting two heads in a row?

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Define independent events in probability.

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Two events are independent if the occurrence of one does not affect the occurrence of the other.

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What is the multiplication rule in probability?

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The multiplication rule states that the probability of two independent events occurring together is the product of their individual probabilities.

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What is the probability of rolling a die and getting a 4?

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of at least one event occurring?

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P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) (for two events A and B).