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Probability
8.2 Multistage Experiments
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach

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Section 8.2

Multistage Experiments: Introduces tree diagrams to determine the theoretical probability of dependent and independent events, and uses expected value to illustrate expected gain or lose and to determine the fairness of games.

Subsections: Probabilities of Outcomes; Probabilities of Events; Complementary Events; Problem-Solving Application; Expected Value; Permutations and Combinations

One-page Math Activity: Determining Fairness of Games

Interactive Applet: Door Prizes