Probability and Sample Space

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What is a sample space in probability?

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The set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment.

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How many total outcomes are there when rolling a die and flipping a coin?

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12

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What is the probability of not rolling a 2 on a single die?

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5/6

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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

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What is the correct sample space list for sandwiches (T, C, P) and drinks (M, W)?

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TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM

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Define probability.

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The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.

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What is an event in probability?

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A specific outcome or a set of outcomes of a random experiment.

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

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P(Event) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes.

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What is a compound event?

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An event that consists of two or more simple events.

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How do you find the total outcomes of compound events?

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Multiply the number of outcomes for each event.