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Probability — Rules, Venn Diagrams and Counting

Apply the addition rule, tell independent from mutually exclusive, read a Venn or tree diagram, and count arrangements without listing them.

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apply the probability rules, use diagrams to organise information and count arrangements correctly.

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Probability — Rules, Venn Diagrams and Counting

QUEST MATH-P1-PROBABILITY

Two words that are not the same

Mutually exclusive and independent sound similar, get used interchangeably in conversation, and mean completely different things. Most probability marks are lost on that confusion. 🎲

Getting them straight is most of this topic.

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  1. 1 Two words that are not the samefree preview above
  2. 2 The addition rule
  3. 3 Mutually exclusive
  4. 4 Independent
  5. 5 Venn and tree diagrams
  6. 6 Counting arrangements
  7. 7 A routine for probability questions
  8. 8 The challenge
  9. 9 What to take with you

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Probability — Rules, Venn Diagrams and Counting: questions

How long does Probability — Rules, Venn Diagrams and Counting take?
About 14 minutes: 9 short lessons, 2 quick checks and a 5-question final challenge. Your progress is saved after every step, so you can stop and carry on later.
How much does Probability — Rules, Venn Diagrams and Counting cost?
R19, paid securely online, or 19 learning credits from your wallet. You pay once: if you don’t pass the challenge, you try again at no extra cost.
What do I need to pass?
4 out of 5 on the final challenge (80%). The quick checks along the way help you learn and do not count towards your mark.
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