Probability and Sample Space

Explain what is meant by the term 'sample space' in probability.

• The area where samples are stored in a laboratory.

• The space between two samples in a data set.

• The set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment.

• The space where a sample is taken from in a population.

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TEKS.MATH.7.6A

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

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TEKS.MATH.7.6A

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

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

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

The following M & M colors are in the bowl:

4 yellow, 6 orange, 3 green, 5 blue, 2 brown.

What is the probability of selecting a brown candy?

• 2/18

• 1/9

• 2/20

• 1/10

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

What is the probability of rolling 15 with a pair of dice?

• impossible
• unlikely
• equally likely
• likely

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

What is the probability of getting any letter that is not A?

• 6/8
• 3/4
• 2/8
• 1/4

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

A bag has 3 red marbles, 2 blue and 4 green and 1 yellow. What is the theoretical probability of pulling a red?

• 30%
• 3/9
• 1/4
• 25%

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

Find the probability of not rolling a 2 on a single die.

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 5/6

• 2

Find the probability of rolling greater than a 1 on a single die.

• 6/6

• 5/6

• 4/6

• 1/6

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B