Sample space

What is sample space?

• a process with an uncertain result

• a possible result of an action

• a list of all possible outcomes of an event

• a single outcome or group of outcomes

Tree Diagram

• A written list of all possible outcomes
• A description of all possible outcomes
• A drawing with branches of all possible outcomes

Tree Diagram

• A written list of all possible outcomes
• A description of all possible outcomes
• A drawing with branches of all possible outcomes

How many total outfit options are represented?

• 12
• 22
• 3

How many outcomes are there with tossing a coin and rolling a dice?

• 2
• 6
• 12
• 24

Which of the following situations is represented by this tree diagram?

• 3 shirt options, 6 pants options, and 12 shoe options
• 3 shirt options, 2 pants options, and 2 shoe options
• 2 shirt options, 3 pants options, and 1 shoe option

Which shows the sample space for flipping two coins?

• H, T
• HH, HT, TH, TT
• HH, TT
• Dime, Nickel

Max is ordering a salad for lunch. He can choose one of chicken, tofu, hard-boiled eggs, or turkey to have on the salad. He can also pick one vegetable topping. The vegetable choices are sprouts, tomatoes, or olives. How many different combinations can Max create?

• 7 combinations

• 12 combinations

• 3 combinations

• 4 combinations

The cafeteria is serving three kinds of sandwiches:  tuna (T), chicken, (C), and peanut butter (P).  They are also serving a choice of two drinks:  milk (M) or water (W).  Which shows the CORRECT Sample Space List of possible combinations?

• TW, CW, PW
• TW, TM, TC, CW, PW
• TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM
• TCP, MW

• Answer Choice A
• Answer Choice B
• Answer Choice C
• Answer Choice D