Data Unit 3 Test Flashcards
Many counting and probability calculations involve the product of a series of
consecutive integers.
You can use … to write such expressions more easily.
factorial notation
*n has to be greater than
0*
0! =
1
(n+3)(n+2)(n+1)… n! = n x (n-1)x(n-2)x(n-3)x…x 3 x 2 x 1 - This expression is read as
n factorial
Example: 8! =
8 x 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 40320
First, simplify and then
find the answer
10!/5! =
10 x 9 x 8 x 7 x 6 x 5!/5!
cross out the 5s and solve
(n+3)!/(n+1)! =
(n+3)(n+2)(n+1)!/(n+1)!
cross out the (n+1)!s
FOIL
= n^2 + 5n + 6
Cancel two things that are
the same on two different sides
n!/(n-2)! = 12
n(n-1)(n-2)!/(n-2)! = 12
cross out the (n-2)!s
n(n-1) = 12
FOIL
n^2 - n - 12 = 0
factor
(n-4) (n+3) = 0
n=4 n= -3 but OMIT *can’t be negative)
Therefore, n=4
Tree Diagram:
A visual way to organize data so that it is easier to count.
The amount of data must be relatively small or it would be too time-consuming to prepare.
It is most useful to show the connections between objects and to list all of the possible outcomes.
Combinatorics:
a branch of mathematics dealing with ideas and methods of counting.
Fundamental Counting Principle or Multiplicative Counting Principle (Product Rule):
If one operation can be performed in m ways and for each of these ways a second operation can be performed n ways and for each of these a third operation can be performed p ways,… then all of these can be performed m x n x p x… ways
Additive Counting Principle or Rule of Sum:
- If one mutually exclusive action can occur in m ways and a second can occur in n ways… then there are m + n + p +… ways in which these actions can occur.
- AKA different cases or examples
- In each mutually exclusive action, you may be applying the product rule in determining the total number of arrangements for that action
- AKA You’ll use product rule and then rule of sum for direct questions
Direct Method -
when there’s not a lot of cases
“At least” should trigger
“cases” so come up with all the different options
Ex. 2 I can make a kabob by using at least 3 different cubes of meat or meat alternative. I have beef, pork chicken, lamb, and tofu. How many different kabobs can I make?
Apply product rule for each case
Case 1: 3 Proteins = 5 x 4 x 3 = 60
Case 2: 4 Proteins = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 = 120
Case 3: 5 Proteins = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 5! = 120
60 + 120 + 120 = 300
Indirect Method
- Often when there are numerous arrangements to be organized and counted, counting the arrangements that don’t fit the event or action and subtracting it from all the possible arrangements may be necessary.
- Subtract out the opposite idea
Ex. 3: How many 4-digit numbers (numbers cannot have zero as the first digit) as there that:
a) have no restrictions?
9 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 9000
1-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 count zero as an option now
Ex. 3: How many 4-digit numbers (numbers cannot have zero as the first digit) as there that:
b) have no repeated digits?
9 x 9 x 8 x 7 = 4536
1-9 add in zero decreases as digit options decrease
Ex. 3: How many 4-digit numbers (numbers cannot have zero as the first digit) as there that:
c) have some repeated digits?
Indirect Method = total # of arrangements - no repeated digits
= 9000 - 4536
= 4464