Tree Diagrams and Sample Spaces

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What is a tree diagram?

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A tree diagram is a visual representation that shows all possible outcomes of a sequence of events, branching out like a tree.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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What is a sample space?

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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 total number of outcomes when making choices?

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Multiply the number of choices for each event together.

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If you have 2 types of pets (cat and dog) and 3 colors (black, brown, spotted), how many total outcomes are there?

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6 outcomes (2 pets x 3 colors = 6).

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How many different outfits can you make with 3 shirts, 4 pairs of pants, and 2 pairs of shoes?

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24 outfits (3 shirts x 4 pants x 2 shoes = 24).

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What is the formula for finding the number of outcomes when flipping coins?

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The formula is 2^n, where n is the number of coins.

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How many possible outcomes are there if you flip 3 coins?

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8 outcomes (2^3 = 8).

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What does the sample space for flipping two coins look like?

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HH, HT, TH, TT.

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What is the total number of outcomes for rolling a die?

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6 outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

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If you have 4 different fruits and you want to choose 2, how many combinations can you make?

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6 combinations (4 choose 2 = 6).