Understanding Probability Tree Diagrams and Path Rules

This comprehensive page introduces fundamental concepts of probability through tree diagrams and path rules. The content explains how to analyze multi-stage random experiments using visual representations and mathematical calculations.

Definition: A multi-stage random experiment occurs when a chance experiment is performed two, three, or more times in succession.

Example: Common random experiments include coin flips and dice rolls, which are classified as laplace-experiment due to their equally likely outcomes.

Vocabulary:

• Coin outcomes: Heads (H) and Tails (T)
• Six-sided die outcomes: Numbers 1 through 6
• Tree diagram paths: Visual representation of possible outcomes

Highlight: The page introduces two essential rules for calculating probabilities:

1. The First Path Rule (1. pfadregel) or Product Rule: Multiply probabilities along a path
2. The Second Path Rule (2. pfadregel) or Sum Rule: Add probabilities of individual paths leading to desired outcomes

Example: For a two-coin flip experiment:

• Probability of two heads: 1/4 or 25%
• Probability of one head and one tail (in either order): 1/2 or 50%

The page effectively demonstrates how to create and use baumdiagramm erstellen to solve probability problems, making complex concepts accessible through clear visual representations and practical examples.