Exploring Sample Space Methods and Tree Diagrams

What is a sample space in probability?

• A type of probability diagram

• A specific outcome of an experiment

• A set of all possible outcomes of an experiment

Which of the following is NOT a way to represent sample spaces mentioned in the video?

• Pie charts

• Grids

• Lists

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

Which notation is used to list the possible outcomes of an experiment?

• Set notation

• Tree notation

• Grid notation

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

What is the first method mentioned for representing sample spaces?

• Listing outcomes

• Drawing tree diagrams

• Creating charts

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

How many outcomes are possible when spinning a 3-section spinner and tossing a coin?

• 3

• 6

• 9

What does each branch in a tree diagram represent?

• A grid point

• A type of spinner

• A possible outcome of an experiment

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

What advantage do tree diagrams have over other methods?

• They are more accurate

• They require less space

• They can represent more than two operations

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

What does the path shown in red on a tree diagram represent?

• A specific outcome of interest

• The least likely outcome

• An error in the diagram

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

How many possible outcomes are there when tossing a 10-cent coin and a 20-cent coin simultaneously?

• 6

• 2

• 4

How many outcomes are there when rolling a six-sided die and tossing a coin?

• 12

• 18

• 6