Probability

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What is probability?

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Probability is the measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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What is an outcome in probability?

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An outcome is a possible result of a probability experiment.

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How do you calculate the total number of outcomes when flipping a coin and rolling a die?

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Multiply the number of outcomes for each event: 2 (coin) x 6 (die) = 12 total outcomes.

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What is a sample space?

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

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If a basketball player has 2 jerseys, 3 pairs of shorts, and 2 pairs of socks, how many uniform combinations can he create?

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Multiply the choices: 2 (jerseys) x 3 (shorts) x 2 (socks) = 12 combinations.

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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 an event.

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What does it mean for events to be independent in probability?

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Independent events are those whose outcomes do not affect each other.

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

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Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes).

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What is a compound event in probability?

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A compound event is an event that consists of two or more simple events.

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How many outcomes are there when rolling two dice?

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