Sample Space

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What is a sample space?

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A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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What does a tree diagram represent in probability?

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A tree diagram visually represents all possible outcomes of a probability experiment, showing the paths to each outcome.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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How do you determine the sample space from a tree diagram?

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To determine the sample space from a tree diagram, list all the endpoints of the branches, which represent the possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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What is an example of a sample space for flipping a coin?

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The sample space for flipping a coin is {Heads, Tails}.

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What is an example of a sample space for rolling a die?

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The sample space for rolling a die is {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.

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What is the difference between a simple event and a compound event?

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A simple event consists of a single outcome, while a compound event consists of two or more simple events.

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How can you represent a sample space using a list?

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You can represent a sample space using a list by writing down all possible outcomes, such as {Red, Blue, Green}.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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What is the sample space for drawing a card from a standard deck?

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The sample space for drawing a card from a standard deck is the set of all 52 cards.

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What is the sample space for tossing two coins?

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The sample space for tossing two coins is {HH, HT, TH, TT}.

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What is a finite sample space?

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A finite sample space is a sample space that contains a limited number of outcomes.