Probability and Sample Space

2021.05.17 9:31 am - 10:14 am

Teaching point: How do we represent outcomes of a probability experiment in a sample space?

Do Now

Answer the do now if you didn't do it on Friday.

Consider the following problem and decide which of the suggested bets you would be happiest to put your money on.

  • A bag contains 10 counters, 3 red, 2 blue and 5 green ones

  • A counter is drawn from the bag and then put back, then another counter is drawn from the bag?

For an even bet (ie, you double your money if you win) would you bet on...


1. Getting 2 greens

2. Getting at least 1 red

3. Getting two the same color

4. Getting two different colors

AGENDA

Do Now and Review (5 - 10 Minutes)

Probability and Sample Space Notes(15 - 20 minutes)

Sample Space Assignment (5 - 10 minutes)

Questions and Closure (5 minutes)

Probability and Sample Space

Venn Diagrams allow us to illustrate the outcome of two or three related events.

2021.05.14 Probability and Sample Space

Sample Space CW

Begin the sample space CW parts 1- 4

Clsoure