This video tutorial explains the 'and' and 'or' rules of probability, focusing on mutually exclusive and non-exclusive events. It provides examples using dice rolls, coin tosses, and card decks to illustrate how to calculate probabilities. The 'and' rule involves multiplying probabilities of independent events, while the 'or' rule involves adding probabilities, with adjustments for non-exclusive events.

What does it mean when two events are mutually exclusive?

• Both events can occur at the same time.

• One event increases the probability of the other.

• Neither of the events affects the probability of the other.

• Both events cannot occur at the same time.

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Which of the following is an example of mutually exclusive events?

• Getting heads or tails on a coin toss.

• Choosing a red or a blue marble from a bag containing both.

• Drawing a heart or a club from a deck of cards.

• Rolling an odd number and a number greater than 4 on a dice.

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What defines mutually non-exclusive events?

• Events that prevent each other from happening.

• Events that are not related to each other.

• Events that have no common outcomes.

• Events that can occur simultaneously.

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How do you calculate the probability of two mutually non-exclusive events happening?

• By dividing one probability by the other.

• By subtracting one probability from the other.

• By adding their probabilities.

• By multiplying their probabilities.

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What is the probability of rolling a 5 and flipping heads on a coin?

• 1/3

• 1/12

• 1/2

• 1/6

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When applying the 'and' rule, what should you check about the combined probability?

• It does not need to be checked.

• It should be lower than the individual probabilities.

• It should be equal to the sum of the individual probabilities.

• It should be higher than the individual probabilities.

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What adjustment is made to the 'or' rule when dealing with mutually non-exclusive events?

• Subtract the probability of shared outcomes.

• Multiply the probabilities together.

• Add the probability of shared outcomes.

• No adjustment is needed.

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What is the probability of rolling a 1 or a 6 on a dice?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/6

• 1/6

In a deck of 52 cards, what is the probability of drawing a club or a jack?

• 17/52

• 16/52

• 13/52

• 4/13

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Why do we subtract the probability of the shared outcome when calculating the probability of mutually non-exclusive events?

• To avoid double counting the shared outcome.

• To make the calculation simpler.

• To increase the total probability.

• Because it's a rule in probability.

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