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The fundamental counting principle is primarily used to calculate combinations rather than permutations.
The fundamental counting principle is primarily used to calculate combinations rather than permutations.
False (B)
Which of the following is calculated using the formula $n!$?
Which of the following is calculated using the formula $n!$?
- Simple probability
- Distinguishable permutation
- Combinations
- n-factorial (correct)
What distinguishes a circular permutation where items 'could be flipped' from one where they 'could not be flipped'?
What distinguishes a circular permutation where items 'could be flipped' from one where they 'could not be flipped'?
The symmetry of the arrangement.
A permutation where some elements are identical is known as a ______ permutation.
A permutation where some elements are identical is known as a ______ permutation.
In probability theory, what is a 'compound event'?
In probability theory, what is a 'compound event'?
Complementary events are always mutually exclusive.
Complementary events are always mutually exclusive.
How is the probability of the union of two events calculated if the events are not mutually exclusive?
How is the probability of the union of two events calculated if the events are not mutually exclusive?
The intersection of two events represents the outcomes that occur in ______ of the events.
The intersection of two events represents the outcomes that occur in ______ of the events.
Match the following probability concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following probability concepts with their descriptions:
If a circular permutation of $n$ distinct objects 'could not be flipped', how many distinct arrangements are possible?
If a circular permutation of $n$ distinct objects 'could not be flipped', how many distinct arrangements are possible?
Flashcards
What is n-factorial?
What is n-factorial?
The product of all positive integers less than or equal to n. Denoted as n!
What is the Fundamental Counting Principle?
What is the Fundamental Counting Principle?
A principle used to determine the total number of outcomes in a situation by multiplying the number of ways each individual event can occur.
What is a permutation?
What is a permutation?
An arrangement of objects in a specific order.
What is a distinguishable permutation?
What is a distinguishable permutation?
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What is a circular permutation?
What is a circular permutation?
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What is a combination?
What is a combination?
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What is probability?
What is probability?
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What is a simple event?
What is a simple event?
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What is a compound event?
What is a compound event?
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What are complementary events?
What are complementary events?
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Study Notes
- Permutations, combinations, and probability are key mathematical concepts
Permutations
- Deals with arrangements of objects where order matters
- "n-factorial" (n!) represents the product of all positive integers up to n
- The fundamental counting principle states that if there are 'm' ways to do one thing and 'n' ways to do another, then there are m*n ways to do both
- A regular permutation is a linear arrangement of objects
- Distinguishable permutation involves arranging objects where some are identical
- Circular permutation deals with arrangements in a circle
Circular Permutation Types
- Arrangements "that could not be flipped," are where the orientation matters
- Arrangements "that could be flipped," are where the orientation does not matter and the arrangement is the same when flipped
Combinations
- Focuses on selecting objects where order does not matter
Probability
- Measures the likelihood of an event occurring
- Simple events are single outcomes
- Compound events consist of multiple outcomes
- Complementary events are the opposite of an event occurring
- The union of events combines all possible outcomes, while the intersection includes only the outcomes shared by both events
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