Exploring Compound Events and Probability

This video tutorial by Kirk Weiler from eMathInstruction covers Unit 8, Lesson 2 on compound events in probability. It begins with an introduction to probability and simple events, explaining the difference between simple and compound events. The lesson includes an experiment with flipping two coins to demonstrate compound events and the use of sample space tables and organized lists to track outcomes. The tutorial also explores an experiment involving a coin and a six-sided die, illustrating how to calculate probabilities for compound events. The video concludes with a summary of key concepts and methods for listing equally likely outcomes.

What is the primary focus of Unit 8 in the math lesson?

• Geometric shapes

• Algebraic expressions

• Historical mathematicians

• Probability

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

How many outcomes are possible when flipping a single coin?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

What activity is suggested to understand compound events better?

• Reading a book

• Drawing a diagram

• Flipping two coins 30 times

• Solving a puzzle

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8C

Which outcome was found to be most likely when flipping two coins?

• Two tails

• All outcomes are equally likely

• Two heads

• One head and one tail

Why is getting one head and one tail more likely than two heads or two tails?

• There are more ways it can happen

• It's purely by chance

• Because of the law of averages

• Due to the weight of the coins

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CCSS.6.SP.A.3

What is the probability of getting two tails when flipping two coins?

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

How many total outcomes are expected when flipping a coin and rolling a six-sided die?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 18

What is the probability of getting a head and an even number when flipping a coin and rolling a die?

• 1/6

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 1/2

How can compound events be effectively organized?

• Using a Venn diagram

• Creating an organized list

• Drawing a pie chart

• Using a bar graph

What method is not mentioned for organizing outcomes of compound events?

• Ordered pairs

• Sample space table

• Organized list

• Flow chart

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B