Counting Outcomes (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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First step in probability questions
First step in probability questions
Identify all possible outcomes
Sample space diagram
Sample space diagram
Displays every possible outcome from a probability experiment
When to use two-way tables
When to use two-way tables
When dealing with two or more activities happening together
Product rule for counting outcomes
Product rule for counting outcomes
Multiply the number of ways for each activity together
When to use the product rule
When to use the product rule
When listing all outcomes becomes impractical or too large
Type of activities for product rule
Type of activities for product rule
Independent activities
Total outcomes rolling four six-sided dice
Total outcomes rolling four six-sided dice
Total outcomes tossing three coins
Total outcomes tossing three coins
What to count for probability calculations
What to count for probability calculations
Each individual outcome, not just different totals
When sample space diagrams work best
When sample space diagrams work best
When you can easily draw or list all outcomes