Tree Diagrams

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What is a tree diagram?

Back

A tree diagram is a visual representation used to show all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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How many sides does a standard die have?

Back

A standard die has 6 sides.

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What is the probability of rolling an odd number on a die?

Back

The probability of rolling an odd number (1, 3, or 5) is 3/6 or 1/2.

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If two dice are rolled, how many total outcomes are possible?

Back

There are 36 total outcomes when rolling two dice (6 sides on the first die x 6 sides on the second die).

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What does it mean for an event to be independent in probability?

Back

An event is independent if the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another event.

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What is the probability of rolling a number less than 6 on a die?

Back

The probability is 5/6, as the numbers less than 6 are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

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How do you calculate the total number of outcomes in a probability experiment?

Back

Multiply the number of outcomes for each individual event.

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What is the probability of flipping a head on a fair coin?

Back

The probability of flipping a head is 1/2.

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In a tree diagram, what does each branch represent?

Back

Each branch represents a possible outcome of an event.

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If a choir can choose from 3 sweater colors, 3 skirt colors, and 2 shoe colors, how many combinations can they make?

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They can make 18 combinations (3 x 3 x 2 = 18).