Probability Finding Sample Space

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

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

Jack tossed a coin three times. Which tree diagram shows all the possible outcomes of the coin landing heads up or tails up?

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A tree diagram is useful in determining the __________of a probability experiment.

• result

• possible outcomes

• event

• none of the above

Tree diagrams are useful because...

• they are cool to draw.

• they show you pictures of the food.

• they show you all possible outcomes.

• they only show you the best choices.

Sample space is....

• How much space you need in a chart

• All the different combinations you can make

Select all the combinations when tossing two coins:

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What is the likelihood of rolling a number less than 7?

• Impossible

• Unlikely

• Equally likely

• Likely

• Certain

Which method of finding the total outcomes of an event allows you to see all possible outcomes?

• fundamental counting principle

• experimental probability

• theoretical probability

• tree diagram

How many outcomes are there with tossing a coin and rolling a dice?

• 2

• 6

• 12

• 24