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1. Intro to Stats and Collecting Data55m
2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs1h 55m
3. Describing Data Numerically1h 45m
4. Probability2h 16m
5. Binomial Distribution & Discrete Random Variables2h 33m
6. Normal Distribution and Continuous Random Variables1h 38m
7. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Mean1h 53m
8. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Proportion1h 12m
- Sampling Distribution of Sample Proportion
  29m
- Confidence Intervals for Population Proportion
  42m
9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample2h 19m
10. Hypothesis Testing for Two Samples3h 22m
11. Correlation1h 6m
12. Regression1h 4m
13. Chi-Square Tests & Goodness of Fit1h 20m
14. ANOVA1h 0m

4. Probability

Fundamental Counting Principle

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4. Probability

Fundamental Counting Principle

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Problem 3.1.26

Textbook Question

"Identifying the Sample Space of a Probability Experiment In Exercises 25-32, identify the sample space of the probability experiment and determine the number of outcomes in the sample space. Draw a tree diagram when appropriate.
26. Guessing a student's letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) in a class
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Understand the problem: The task is to identify the sample space of a probability experiment where you are guessing a student's letter grade in a class. The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of the experiment.

List all possible outcomes: In this case, the possible letter grades are A, B, C, D, and F. These represent the complete set of outcomes for the experiment.

Define the sample space: The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes. Using set notation, the sample space can be written as S = {A, B, C, D, F}.

Count the number of outcomes: The number of outcomes in the sample space is equal to the number of elements in the set S. In this case, there are 5 outcomes.

Determine if a tree diagram is needed: Since the outcomes are straightforward and there are no sequential decisions or branching, a tree diagram is not necessary for this problem.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Sample Space

The sample space in probability is the set of all possible outcomes of a given experiment. For the example of guessing a student's letter grade, the sample space consists of the grades A, B, C, D, and F. Understanding the sample space is crucial as it forms the foundation for calculating probabilities and analyzing outcomes.

Outcomes

An outcome is a specific result of a probability experiment. In the context of guessing a student's letter grade, each letter grade represents a distinct outcome. The total number of outcomes in the sample space is essential for determining the likelihood of each event occurring, which is a fundamental aspect of probability.

Tree Diagram

A tree diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate all possible outcomes of a probability experiment. It branches out from a starting point, showing each possible outcome at each stage. In this case, a tree diagram can help visualize the different letter grades a student might receive, making it easier to understand the sample space and the relationships between outcomes.

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