Conditional Probability and Tree Diagrams

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What is the probability of each outcome in the given table?

1 in 12

1 in 6

1 in 3

1 in 9 (correct)

What is the operation used to construct the table of outcomes?

Addition of their values

Division of their values

Subtraction of their values

Multiplication of their values (correct)

What are Event 1 and Event 2 in the given example?

Dice roll 1-4 and Dice roll 1-4

Dice roll 1-3 and Dice roll 1-3

Dice roll 1-6 and Dice roll 1-6 (correct)

Dice roll 1-5 and Dice roll 1-5

What is the purpose of constructing the table of outcomes?

To calculate the combined outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the combined outcome when Event X has outcome B and Event Y has outcome 3?

B3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of possible outcomes in the given table?

9^2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a table of outcomes?

To show the possible results of two independent events Signup and view all the answers

When are events considered independent?

When the probability of one event does not affect the probability of the other Signup and view all the answers

How are the outcomes of two events displayed in a table of outcomes?

One event is displayed vertically, and the other horizontally Signup and view all the answers

What does each box in a table of outcomes represent?

One possible combined outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a table of outcomes?

It makes it easier to calculate the probability of each possible outcome Signup and view all the answers

What do the rows and columns in a table of outcomes represent?

The outcomes of one event and the outcomes of the other event Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of a particular outcome in a given event?

The number of target outcomes divided by the total number of outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in calculating the probability of a combined outcome?

Identify the target outcome and count the number of appearances Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of constructing a table of outcomes?

To calculate the probability of each combined outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the probability of a particular outcome?

P = T / n Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for calculating the probability of a combined outcome?

The outcomes must be independent Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of calculating the probability of a particular outcome based on a condition?

Conditional Probability Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of rolling two fair, six-sided dice at the same time?

A product that may or may not be a square number Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the example problem about rolling two fair, six-sided dice?

To illustrate the concept of conditional probability Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tables of Outcomes

A table of outcomes is a visual method of showing the possible results of two independent events.
The table can be used to find the probability of each possible outcome occurring.
Events are independent if the probability of one event occurring does not affect the probability of the other event occurring.

Constructing a Table of Outcomes

One event's outcomes are displayed vertically, and the other's displayed horizontally.
Each box in the table represents one possible combined outcome.
The table can be used to calculate the probability of each combined outcome.

Calculating Probability

The probability of a particular outcome is the number of target outcomes divided by the total number of outcomes.
The formula to calculate probability is: P = (Number of target outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes)

Example: Rolling Two Dice

Two fair, six-sided dice are rolled at the same time.
The table of outcomes shows the possible results of rolling the two dice.
The probability of each combined outcome can be calculated using the table.

Example: Calculating Probability of a Square Number

Two fair, six-sided dice are rolled at the same time.
The probability of their product being a square number can be calculated using the table of outcomes.
The table of outcomes can be used to identify the target outcomes and calculate the probability.

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This quiz assesses understanding of conditional probability and tree diagrams, focusing on combined outcomes of events. Test your skills in probability theory!