Probability and Sample Space Flashcard

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What is a tree diagram in probability?

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A tree diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate all possible outcomes of a probability experiment, where each branch represents a possible outcome.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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What does it mean for a sample space to be uniform?

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A uniform sample space is one where all outcomes have an equal chance of occurring.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is a non-uniform sample space?

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A non-uniform sample space is one where different outcomes have different probabilities of occurring.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability range for any event?

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The probability of any event ranges from 0 (impossible event) to 1 (certain event).

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What is the sum of the most likely outcomes when rolling two 20-sided dice?

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The most likely sum when rolling two 20-sided dice is 21.

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What does independence between two events mean in probability?

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

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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What is a Venn diagram used for in probability?

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A Venn diagram is used to illustrate the relationships between different events, including their intersections and unions.

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What is the probability of rolling a 12-sided die?

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The probability of rolling any specific number on a 12-sided die is 1/12.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the total number of outcomes when flipping a coin twice?

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The total number of outcomes when flipping a coin twice is 4: HH, HT, TH, TT.

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is calculated as P(E) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A