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Easy Probability: Fun with Tree Diagrams and More!

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A comprehensive guide to probability concepts focusing on mutually exclusive events probability and tree diagrams in mathematical analysis.

  • Explores fundamental probability calculations including the addition rule for mutually exclusive events
  • Details calculating probabilities with tree diagrams as a visual tool for understanding probability outcomes
  • Introduces the concept of relative frequency in probability analysis and its practical applications
  • Covers the relationship between probability outcomes and their mathematical representation
  • Emphasizes how probabilities along different branches must sum to one

17/09/2023

367

au probabilities
add to one
Probability
Probability = number of successful out comes
total
out comes
number од
mutually
can't
the
"or" rule

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Understanding Probability and Tree Diagrams

This page provides a detailed exploration of probability concepts and their practical applications through tree diagrams. The content focuses on mutually exclusive events and their probability calculations, offering both theoretical understanding and practical methods.

Definition: Probability represents the ratio of successful outcomes to total possible outcomes in an event.

Highlight: For mutually exclusive events, the probability of either event occurring is the sum of their individual probabilities: P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B).

Example: In a tree diagram showing blue and red outcomes, the probabilities along different branches demonstrate how choices affect final outcomes. For instance, with 5 blue and 2 red options, the probability of selecting blue would be 5/7.

Vocabulary: Relative frequency refers to the number of times an event occurs divided by the total number of trials.

Highlight: Tree diagrams serve as visual representations where:

  • Each branch represents a possible outcome
  • Probabilities are shown along each branch
  • The sum of probabilities at each level equals one
  • Final outcomes are calculated by following paths through the tree

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Easy Probability: Fun with Tree Diagrams and More!

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Jessica Seddon

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A comprehensive guide to probability concepts focusing on mutually exclusive events probability and tree diagrams in mathematical analysis.

  • Explores fundamental probability calculations including the addition rule for mutually exclusive events
  • Details calculating probabilities with tree diagrams as a visual tool for understanding probability outcomes
  • Introduces the concept of relative frequency in probability analysis and its practical applications
  • Covers the relationship between probability outcomes and their mathematical representation
  • Emphasizes how probabilities along different branches must sum to one

17/09/2023

367

 

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au probabilities
add to one
Probability
Probability = number of successful out comes
total
out comes
number од
mutually
can't
the
"or" rule

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Understanding Probability and Tree Diagrams

This page provides a detailed exploration of probability concepts and their practical applications through tree diagrams. The content focuses on mutually exclusive events and their probability calculations, offering both theoretical understanding and practical methods.

Definition: Probability represents the ratio of successful outcomes to total possible outcomes in an event.

Highlight: For mutually exclusive events, the probability of either event occurring is the sum of their individual probabilities: P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B).

Example: In a tree diagram showing blue and red outcomes, the probabilities along different branches demonstrate how choices affect final outcomes. For instance, with 5 blue and 2 red options, the probability of selecting blue would be 5/7.

Vocabulary: Relative frequency refers to the number of times an event occurs divided by the total number of trials.

Highlight: Tree diagrams serve as visual representations where:

  • Each branch represents a possible outcome
  • Probabilities are shown along each branch
  • The sum of probabilities at each level equals one
  • Final outcomes are calculated by following paths through the tree

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Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

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App Store

Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

4.9+

Average app rating

13 M

Pupils love Knowunity

#1

In education app charts in 12 countries

950 K+

Students have uploaded notes

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iOS User

I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

Philip, iOS User

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

Lena, iOS user

I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.