Compound Probability Sample Space

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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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Define compound event in probability.

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A compound event consists of two or more simple events.

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What does a tree diagram represent in probability?

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A tree diagram visually represents all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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If a fair coin is tossed three times, what is the sample space?

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The sample space consists of 8 outcomes: HHH, HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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Probability is calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of getting exactly two heads when tossing a fair coin three times?

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

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In a bag with 5 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies, what is the probability of picking a quarter?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of a compound event?

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The probability of a compound event is the sum of the probabilities of the individual events.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the difference between independent and dependent events?

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Independent events do not affect each other's outcomes, while dependent events do.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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If a tree diagram shows 3 shirt options, 2 pants options, and 2 shoe options, how many total outfits can be made?

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The total outfits can be calculated as 3 x 2 x 2 = 12.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B