Exploring Compound Probability and Tree Diagrams

What does a sample space represent in probability?

• A list of all possible outcomes of an experiment

• The total number of experiments conducted

• The probability of an event occurring

• A graphical representation of outcomes

How many total outcomes are possible from the lunch truck example?

• 18

• 24

• 12

• 6

What principle allows you to calculate total outcomes by multiplying the number of choices for each event?

• Probability multiplication rule

• Fundamental counting principle

• Outcome multiplication principle

• Sample space principle

How many different combinations are possible at the Subway shop?

• 1,440

• 4,440

• 13,440

• 3,440

What does the fundamental counting principle help to calculate?

• The number of experiments needed

• Total possible outcomes without a tree diagram

• The probability of an event

• The number of branches in a tree diagram

How many different outcomes are possible at the ice cream buffet?

• 18

• 9

• 36

• 27

How many branches will each number on the number cube have in the tree diagram?

• 1

• 6

• 3

• 2

What is the probability of rolling a five and the spinner landing on pink?

• 1/18

• 1/3

• 1/6

• 1/12

How many outcomes result in an even number and the spinner landing on blue?

• 12

• 9

• 6

• 3

What is the probability of not landing on blue when rolling an even number?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/6

• 2/3