Using Tree Diagrams (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of a tree diagram in probability?
What is the main purpose of a tree diagram in probability?
To organise & display all possible outcomes
What must the sum of all probabilities equal at any branching point in a tree diagram?
What must the sum of all probabilities equal at any branching point in a tree diagram?
1 (or 100%)
When rolling a standard six-sided die, what is the probability of rolling any single number?
When rolling a standard six-sided die, what is the probability of rolling any single number?
For combined independent events, how do you find the probability of a specific path?
For combined independent events, how do you find the probability of a specific path?
Multiply probabilities along that path
How do you calculate the total number of outcomes in a tree diagram?
How do you calculate the total number of outcomes in a tree diagram?
Multiply number of options at each stage
What is the probability of each outcome when tossing a coin and rolling a die together?
What is the probability of each outcome when tossing a coin and rolling a die together?
For a family with three children (each boy or girl), how many total possible outcomes are there?
For a family with three children (each boy or girl), how many total possible outcomes are there?
8
What does 'at least 2 girls' mean in a probability question?
What does 'at least 2 girls' mean in a probability question?
2 or more girls
How do you find the probability of multiple different outcomes occurring?
How do you find the probability of multiple different outcomes occurring?
Add probabilities of all relevant paths
Which is a common mistake when using tree diagrams?
Which is a common mistake when using tree diagrams?
Forgetting to multiply along complete paths
