Compound Probability 2024

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What is compound probability?

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Compound probability refers to the probability of two or more events happening at the same time. It can be calculated using the multiplication rule for independent events or the addition rule for mutually exclusive events.

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What is the sample space in probability?

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

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

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What is the probability of flipping exactly one head when flipping 3 coins?

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P(exactly one head) = 3/8.

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What is a tree diagram in probability?

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A tree diagram is a visual representation that shows all possible outcomes of a probability experiment, branching out from each decision point.

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What is the probability of the sum of two spinners being greater than or equal to 5?

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P(sum >= 5) = 1/3.

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What is the probability of getting a specific outcome when spinning a spinner and tossing a coin?

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To find the probability of a specific outcome, multiply the probability of each independent event.

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What are independent events in probability?

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Independent events are events where the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another.

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What is the probability of getting a 1 and heads (P(1,H)) when spinning a spinner and tossing a coin?

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P(1,H) = 1/10.

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How do you list the sample space for flipping a coin and selecting a golf ball?

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The sample space is {HY1, HY2, HW1, HW2, HW3, HW4, HW5, TY1, TY2, TW1, TW2, TW3, TW4, TW5}.