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Vocabulary and Readiness Check

Use the choices below to fill in each blank. Some choices may be used more than once.

0 probability tree diagram
1 outcome
1. A possible result of an experiment is called a(n) .
2. A(n) shows each outcome of an experiment as a separate branch.
3. The of an event is a measure of the likelihood of it occurring.
4. is calculated by the number of ways that the event can occur divided by the number
of possible outcomes.
5. A probability of means that an event won’t occur.
6. A probability of means that an event is certain to occur.

7.4 Exercise Set FOR EXTRA HELP

Objective Draw a tree diagram for each experiment.Then use the diagram to find the number of possible outcomes.
See Examples 1 and 2.

1. Choosing a letter in the word MATH, then a 2. Choosing a number (1 or 2) and then a vowel
number (1, 2, or 3) (a, e, i, o, u)

3. Spinning Spinner A once 4. Spinning Spinner B once

Spinner A Spinner B

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