Sample Space 3/18/2025

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What is a sample space?

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The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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How do you calculate the total number of outcomes when combining two independent events?

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Multiply the number of outcomes of each event.

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What is the sample space for tossing a coin?

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The sample space is {Heads, Tails}.

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What is the sample space for rolling a six-sided die?

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

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If you flip two coins, what are the possible outcomes?

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The outcomes are {HH, HT, TH, TT}.

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How many outcomes are there when rolling a die and flipping a coin?

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There are 12 outcomes (6 outcomes from the die x 2 outcomes from the coin).

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What is the formula to find the total combinations of different items?

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Total combinations = (number of options for item 1) x (number of options for item 2) x ...

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If a car model has 4 trim levels, 5 colors, and 3 interiors, how many versions can be created?

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60 versions (4 x 5 x 3 = 60).

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What does it mean to have a 'uniform' sample space?

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A uniform sample space means each outcome has an equal chance of occurring.

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What is the sample space for a spinner divided into 8 equal sections?

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The sample space is {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}.