VC2M5P01 Official strand: Probability

Possible outcomes and fair chances

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List outcomes and distinguish equally likely outcomes from grouped outcomes.

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A bag contains one card with each of these labels: 1, 2, 3, 4. One card is drawn. List all possible label outcomes.

A1, 2, 3 B1, 2, 3, 4 C1, 2, 3, 4, 5 D10

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Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

Each distinct label is one possible result of the draw.
The full outcome list is 1, 2, 3, 4.

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Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

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List outcomes and distinguish equally likely outcomes from grouped outcomes.

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VC2M5P01-C01When individual outcomes are equally likely, probability is favourable outcomes divided by all possible outcomes. State the equally likely assumption.
VC2M5P01-C02Listing complete sample spaces and explaining equal versus unequal grouped outcomes.
VC2M5P01-C03A colour may occur on several equally likely sectors or counters. Grouping outcomes can make colour chances unequal.

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D01
Count favourable outcomesWhen individual outcomes are equally likely, probability is favourable outcomes divided by all possible outcomes. State the equally likely assumption.
D02
Compare probability representationsA colour may occur on several equally likely sectors or counters. Grouping outcomes can make colour chances unequal.