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What is the probability of picking a red apple from a collection of 2 red apples and 8 green apples?
What is the probability of picking a red apple from a collection of 2 red apples and 8 green apples?
In what scenario would you use multiplication to find the probability?
In what scenario would you use multiplication to find the probability?
Why does the probability of succeeding in multiple independent tries decrease?
Why does the probability of succeeding in multiple independent tries decrease?
When are events considered dependent in probability?
When are events considered dependent in probability?
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What is the general formula for probability?
What is the general formula for probability?
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How does practice influence the probability of success for an athlete?
How does practice influence the probability of success for an athlete?
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If an event A represents rolling a die and getting an even number, what would the favorable outcomes be?
If an event A represents rolling a die and getting an even number, what would the favorable outcomes be?
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Why do we use division in the probability formula?
Why do we use division in the probability formula?
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In the example of a lottery with tickets numbered 1 to 10, what are the possible outcomes?
In the example of a lottery with tickets numbered 1 to 10, what are the possible outcomes?
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If a single die is rolled, what is the probability of rolling a 3?
If a single die is rolled, what is the probability of rolling a 3?
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How do dependent events influence the probability of subsequent events?
How do dependent events influence the probability of subsequent events?
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What happens to the overall probability of success when independent events are repeated?
What happens to the overall probability of success when independent events are repeated?
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Which situation illustrates independent events?
Which situation illustrates independent events?
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In which scenario would the chances of success decrease due to dependency?
In which scenario would the chances of success decrease due to dependency?
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What is a key characteristic of dependent events?
What is a key characteristic of dependent events?
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In which scenario would you multiply probabilities?
In which scenario would you multiply probabilities?
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What action represents the process of calculating the probability of not getting at least one '2' when rolling two dice?
What action represents the process of calculating the probability of not getting at least one '2' when rolling two dice?
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When are probabilities added together rather than multiplied?
When are probabilities added together rather than multiplied?
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What is the total number of outcomes in the sample space when rolling two six-sided dice?
What is the total number of outcomes in the sample space when rolling two six-sided dice?
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Why is it sometimes easier to calculate the probability of not obtaining a specific outcome?
Why is it sometimes easier to calculate the probability of not obtaining a specific outcome?
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What is the probability of getting at least one 2 when rolling two dice?
What is the probability of getting at least one 2 when rolling two dice?
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How is the probability of not rolling a 2 on a single die expressed?
How is the probability of not rolling a 2 on a single die expressed?
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Which operation is used to find the probability of at least one 2 when throwing two dice?
Which operation is used to find the probability of at least one 2 when throwing two dice?
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Why is the probability of rolling at least one 2 not calculated by multiplying $ rac{1}{6}$ by itself for two dice?
Why is the probability of rolling at least one 2 not calculated by multiplying $ rac{1}{6}$ by itself for two dice?
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When calculating the probability of rolling at least one 2 with two dice, which secondary concept is applied?
When calculating the probability of rolling at least one 2 with two dice, which secondary concept is applied?
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What is the probability of rolling two even numbers and at least one 2?
What is the probability of rolling two even numbers and at least one 2?
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How is the probability of rolling two even numbers or at least one 2 calculated?
How is the probability of rolling two even numbers or at least one 2 calculated?
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What is the total number of possible outcomes when rolling two dice?
What is the total number of possible outcomes when rolling two dice?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the intersection of two events in probability?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the intersection of two events in probability?
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What does the term 'union of events' refer to in probability?
What does the term 'union of events' refer to in probability?
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What is the probability of drawing a blue marble second if the first drawn marble was green?
What is the probability of drawing a blue marble second if the first drawn marble was green?
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What is the probability of drawing two green marbles without replacement?
What is the probability of drawing two green marbles without replacement?
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What is the main characteristic of dependent events in probability?
What is the main characteristic of dependent events in probability?
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If a box initially contains 10 marbles, and 3 are blue, what is the probability of drawing a blue marble first?
If a box initially contains 10 marbles, and 3 are blue, what is the probability of drawing a blue marble first?
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When calculating the probability of two dependent events, what is the correct formula to use?
When calculating the probability of two dependent events, what is the correct formula to use?
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What method is used to simplify the calculation of the probability of getting at least one '2' when rolling two dice?
What method is used to simplify the calculation of the probability of getting at least one '2' when rolling two dice?
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When rolling a six-sided die and flipping a coin, what is the probability of rolling a '5' and landing heads?
When rolling a six-sided die and flipping a coin, what is the probability of rolling a '5' and landing heads?
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Why is the multiplication formula for independent events not applicable when drawing marbles without replacement?
Why is the multiplication formula for independent events not applicable when drawing marbles without replacement?
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What is the probability of not getting a '2' on a single roll of a die?
What is the probability of not getting a '2' on a single roll of a die?
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Which statement about dependent events is accurate?
Which statement about dependent events is accurate?
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Study Notes
Probability Formulas and Concepts
- Probability: Represents the proportion of favorable outcomes to total possible outcomes.
- General Formula: P(A) = Number of favorable outcomes / Number of possible outcomes. This applies when outcomes are equally likely.
- Alternative Formula (Unequal Probabilities): P(A) = Σ P(ω) for each ω in A, where P(ω) is the probability of each individual outcome in event A.
- Favorable Outcomes: Results that fulfill the event you're interested in.
- Possible Outcomes: All potential results of an experiment.
- Division: The formula divides favorable outcomes by total possible outcomes to find the proportion. Normalizes the favorable outcomes.
- Multiplication: Used when combining two or more independent events to calculate the probability of both occurring. Event A does not depend on event B.
- Independent Events: The outcome of one event does not influence the outcome of another. The probability of both occurring is the product of their individual probabilities. Probability of A and B = P(A) × P(B).
- Dependent Events: The outcome of one event influences the outcome of another. For example, drawing marbles from a bag without replacement. Probability of event A and B = P(A) × P(B | A) where P(B|A) is the probability of B occurring given A has occurred. Probability of A and B.
- Complement Rule: Finds the probability of the opposite event by subtracting the probability of that event from 1. Useful in "at least one" problems where calculating the directly favorable outcome is complex.
- Union: The combination of two or more events. The outcomes in the union include every outcome in either event A or B or both events. P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B). (Use this when dealing with an "or" statement)
Intersection (A ∩ B)
- Intersection: The events A and B that happen together. Computed by directly finding the common outcomes to both events.
- Independent Intersection: Computed by multiplying the probabilities P(A∩B)= P(A) × P(B).
- Dependent Intersection: Computed by multiplying P(A) by the probability of B given A already happened: P(A ∩ B) = P(A) × P(B | A).
Mutually Exclusive vs. Non-Mutually Exclusive
- Mutually Exclusive Events: Events that cannot occur simultaneously. In these cases, you sum the probabilities. P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B)
- Non-Mutually Exclusive Events: Events that can occur simultaneously. The probability of their union must account for the overlap, so subtract the intersection's probability. P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)
Sample Space
- Represents all possible outcomes.
- Calculated by considering the individual possible outcomes and multiplying them
- Visualizing the total possibilities can be easier using a visual tool such as a tree diagram
Probability Example
- 1 die and 1 coin:
- Sample space is 12 (6 outcomes for die x 2 outcomes for toss)
- Probability of a 2 and Heads: 1/12
- Probability of a number greater or equal than 2 and heads: 5/12
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Explore the essential formulas and concepts of probability. This quiz covers favorable outcomes, possible outcomes, and how to calculate probabilities using both general and alternative formulas. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of probability theory.
