Sample Space Warmup

How many total outfit options are represented?

• 12

• 22

• 3

Answer explanation

There are 12 total outfit options represented by the given choices.

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

Answer explanation

a list of all possible outcomes of an event

What is the sample space?

• 6 bears

• orange, green, red, white, yellow

• unlikely

• 2 red bears

Answer explanation

The sample space refers to all possible outcomes of an event. In this case, the sample space is the set of colors: orange, green, red, white, yellow.

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 CORRECT Sample Space List of possible combinations?

• TW, CW, PW

• TW, TM, TC, CW, PW

• TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM

• TCP, MW

Answer explanation

Choose the list that includes all possible combinations of sandwiches and drinks, which is TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

Which shows the sample space for flipping two coins?

• H, T

• HH, HT, TH, TT

• HH, TT

• Dime, Nickel

Answer explanation

The sample space for flipping two coins includes HH, HT, TH, and TT, representing all possible outcomes of the coin flips.

• Answer Choice A
• Answer Choice B
• Answer Choice C
• Answer Choice D

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B