Tree Diagrams Intro (Sample Space & Counting Principle)

A tree diagram is useful in determining the __________of a probability experiment.

• result

• possible outcomes

• event

• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

The cafeteria is serving three kinds of sandwiches:  tuna (T), chicken, (C), and peanut butter (P).  They are also serving a choice of two drinks:  milk (M) or water (W).  Which shows the complete set of possible combinations?

• TW, CW, PW
• TW, TM, TC, CW, PW
• TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM
• TCP, MW

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

A Tree Diagram is

• A written list of all possible outcomes

• A description of all possible outcomes

• A drawing with branches of all possible outcomes

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

What is the total number of outcomes for picking a cat or dog and choosing the colors black, brown or spotted?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

If you choose 1 scoop of ice cream from 12 flavors and any 1 topping from a choice of 8, how many different ice-cream sundaes can you make?

• 58
• 96
• 20
• 192

The daily special at the House of Pies offers one of three featured pies and your choice of coffee, tea, milk or juice. How many ways can you order the special?

• 12
• 8
• 15
• 6

The tree diagram shows the outcomes of rolling a die and flipping a coin.  
How many total outcomes are there?  

• 6
• 12
• 24
• 36

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

The tree diagram lists the outcomes of tossing a a coin is tossed twice. How many possible outcomes are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

The tree diagram lists all of the outcomes of choosing a crust and a topping on a pizza. How many possible outcomes are there?

• 2

• 5

• 10

• 20

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

What is sample space?

• a process with an uncertain result

• a possible result of an action

• a list of all possible outcomes of an event

• a single outcome or group of outcomes