Probability Tree Diagrams

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What is a probability tree diagram?

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A visual representation used to illustrate all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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

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Multiply the number of options at each stage of the tree.

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What does each branch in a probability tree diagram represent?

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Each branch represents a possible outcome of an event.

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What is the probability of an event?

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The likelihood of that event occurring, expressed as a fraction or percentage.

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If a coin is flipped, what are the possible outcomes?

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Heads or Tails.

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What is the probability of rolling a 3 on a standard six-sided die?

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1/6.

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In a probability tree diagram, what does the endpoint of a branch represent?

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A specific outcome of the probability experiment.

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How can you use a probability tree diagram to find the probability of multiple events?

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By calculating the probabilities along the branches leading to the desired outcome.

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What is the probability of getting two heads when flipping two coins?

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1/4.

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of independent events?

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P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B).