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How many different possible lunches can be made according to the described choices?
How many different possible lunches can be made according to the described choices?
- 12
- 15
- 18 (correct)
- 21
What is defined as a single occurrence or decision with a distinct set of possible outcomes?
What is defined as a single occurrence or decision with a distinct set of possible outcomes?
- Sample space
- Sample point
- Event (correct)
- Decision node
What term refers to all possible outcomes for a single event?
What term refers to all possible outcomes for a single event?
- Sample space (correct)
- Outcome set
- Event catalog
- Probable outcomes
In the example provided, how many entree options are available for each salad option?
In the example provided, how many entree options are available for each salad option?
What mathematical principle is being used to calculate the total number of lunch combinations?
What mathematical principle is being used to calculate the total number of lunch combinations?
What are the individual possible outcomes in a sample space called?
What are the individual possible outcomes in a sample space called?
How many drinks are offered in the lunch special example?
How many drinks are offered in the lunch special example?
In assessing whether an item from a garden is a fruit or vegetable, what is the size of the sample space?
In assessing whether an item from a garden is a fruit or vegetable, what is the size of the sample space?
What does the Fundamental Counting Principle allow us to determine?
What does the Fundamental Counting Principle allow us to determine?
In the lunch example, how many sample points were there for the salad selection?
In the lunch example, how many sample points were there for the salad selection?
How many revolutions could a student choose from for their history project?
How many revolutions could a student choose from for their history project?
What are the two presentation options available for the project?
What are the two presentation options available for the project?
If a student chooses the American Revolution and a live presentation, how many project choices do they still have?
If a student chooses the American Revolution and a live presentation, how many project choices do they still have?
What is the total number of possible lunch combinations calculated from the given drink, salad, and entree choices?
What is the total number of possible lunch combinations calculated from the given drink, salad, and entree choices?
Why might the sample space become larger when determining types of fruits and vegetables in a garden?
Why might the sample space become larger when determining types of fruits and vegetables in a garden?
Flashcards
Fundamental Counting Principle
Fundamental Counting Principle
The Fundamental Counting Principle states that if you have multiple events, you can find the total number of possible outcomes by multiplying the number of possibilities for each event.
Sample Space
Sample Space
A sample space is a list of all the possible outcomes of an event.
Event
Event
An event is a specific outcome or set of outcomes in a sample space.
Sample Point
Sample Point
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Total Possible Outcomes
Total Possible Outcomes
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Number of Possibilities
Number of Possibilities
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Applying the Fundamental Counting Principle
Applying the Fundamental Counting Principle
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Dependent Events
Dependent Events
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Independent Events
Independent Events
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Conditional Probability
Conditional Probability
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Joint Probability
Joint Probability
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Study Notes
Counting Outcomes
- Choices are numerous in daily life, even in simple decisions like lunch.
- The fundamental counting principle helps determine total outcomes for multiple decisions.
Lunch Example
- Consider a restaurant lunch special: drink (soda, tea, lemonade), salad (garden, Caesar), entree (pasta, chicken, meatloaf).
- Each drink choice leads to two salad options.
- Each salad choice leads to three entree options.
- Drink choices (3), multiplied by salad choices (2), multiplied by entree choices (3), equals 18 possible lunches (3 x 2 x 3 = 18).
Vocabulary
- Event: A single decision with distinct possible outcomes (e.g., choosing a drink).
- Sample Space: The complete set of possible outcomes for a single event (e.g., soda, tea, lemonade for a drink event).
- Sample Points: Individual outcomes within a sample space (e.g., soda is a sample point).
- Sample spaces vary in size based on the number of possible outcomes.
Fundamental Counting Principle
- The fundamental counting principle states that to find total outcomes for multiple events, multiply together the numbers of sample points in each event.
- This applies to any situation involving multiple choices.
- In the lunch example, the principle yielded 18 possible lunches (3 drinks * 2 salads * 3 entrees = 18).
Applying the Principle
- Example: History project options: American, French, or Chinese Revolution; research paper or digital presentation; recorded or live presentation.
- Options: 3 revolutions, 2 project formats, 2 presentation styles.
- Total project options: 3 x 2 x 2 = 12.
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Description
Explore the principles of counting outcomes in decisions using a lunch scenario. This quiz will help you understand the fundamental counting principle and concepts like events, sample space, and sample points. Test your comprehension of how choices can be multiplied to determine total outcomes.
