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Probability: theoretical probabilities

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Checking listing possible outcomes

I can systematically list all the possible outcomes for one or more events.

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The probability scale

I can assign a numerical value to an outcome to give the probability that the outcome will occur.

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Calculating theoretical probabilities from lists (one event)

I can find theoretical probabilities from a list of possible outcomes for one event.

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Calculating theoretical probabilities from a table (one event)

I can find theoretical probabilities from a table showing the possible outcomes for one event.

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Calculating theoretical probabilities from probability tree diagrams (one event)

I can find theoretical probabilities from a probability tree diagram showing the possible outcomes for one event.

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Calculating theoretical probabilities from Venn diagrams (one event)

I can find theoretical probabilities from a Venn diagram showing the possible outcomes for one event.

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Comparing multiple representations to calculate theoretical probabilities

I can compare and contrast the usefulness of the different representations when calculating theoretical probabilities.

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Summing probabilities

I can show that the probabilities of all possible unique outcomes for a trial, sum to one.

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Calculating theoretical probabilities from two-way tables (two events)

I can calculate and use theoretical probabilities for combined events using two-way tables (2 events).

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Calculating theoretical probabilities from Venn diagrams (two events)

I can calculate and use theoretical probabilities for combined events using Venn diagrams (2 events).

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Calculating theoretical probabilities from probability trees (two events)

I can calculate and use theoretical probabilities for combined events using probability trees (2 events).

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Comparing multiple representations to calculate theoretical probabilities for combined events

I can compare and contrast the usefulness of the different representations when calculating theoretical probabilities for combined events.

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Problem solving with theoretical probability

I can use my knowledge of probability to solve problems.

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