Simple Probability: Sample Space

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What is the 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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What does it mean if an event is certain?

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An event is certain if it will definitely happen, with a probability of 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does it mean if an event is impossible?

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An event is impossible if it cannot happen, with a probability of 0.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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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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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is an example of a sample space for rolling a die?

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The sample space is {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.

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What is the probability of flipping a coin and getting heads?

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The probability is 1/2 or 50%.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the difference between A ∩ B and A ∪ B?

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A ∩ B is the intersection (common outcomes), while A ∪ B is the union (all outcomes from both sets).

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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What does A^c represent in probability?

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A^c represents the complement of event A, which includes all outcomes not in A.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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If a spinner has four equal sections colored red, blue, green, and yellow, what is the sample space?

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The sample space is {red, blue, green, yellow}.

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What is the probability of drawing a red card from a standard deck of cards?

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The probability is 26/52 or 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B