Probability nPm Notation - Letter Notation to Description (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on interpreting and understanding nPm notation, commonly used in probability and statistics for permutations. Each question presents an nPm expression and multiple description choices. The primary goal is to select the correct description that matches the given permutation notation, distinguishing between scenarios where order does or does not matter. This provides a foundational understanding of how permutation notation represents different ways to arrange or select items from a set.

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Probability nPm Notation - Letter Notation to Description Worksheet

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1

Select the correct description for this notation

a

With a group of 4 items, if you choose 2 in a specific order, how many permutations are possible?

b

With a group of 4 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 2 options regardless of order?

c

From a group of 2 options how many ways are there to choose 4 options in a specific order?

d

With a group of 2 items, if you choose 4 in a specific order, how many permutations are possible?

e

Choose a set of 2 items from a group of 4 total items. Ignore the order.

f

From a group of 4 items select a set of 2 items regardless of order.

2

Select the correct description for this notation

a

Choose 5 options in a specific order from a group of 5 options

b

From a group of 5 options how many ways are there to choose 5 options in a specific order?

c

Choose a set of 5 items from a group of 5 total items. Ignore the order.

d

From a group of 5 items select a set of 5 items regardless of order.

e

With a group of 5 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 5 options regardless of order?

f

With a group of 5 items, if you choose 5 in a specific order, how many permutations are possible?

3

Select the correct description for this notation

a

Choose 3 options in a specific order from a group of 7 options

b

With a group of 6 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 3 options regardless of order?

c

From a group of 6 items select a set of 3 items regardless of order.

d

Choose a set of 3 items from a group of 6 total items. Ignore the order.

e

Choose 3 options in a specific order from a group of 6 options

f

From a group of 4 options how many ways are there to choose 4 options in a specific order?

4

Select the correct description for this notation

a

With a group of 5 items, if you choose 6 in a specific order, how many permutations are possible?

b

From a group of 6 items select a set of 5 items regardless of order.

c

With a group of 6 items, if you choose 5 in a specific order, how many permutations are possible?

d

Choose 6 options in a specific order from a group of 5 options

e

Choose a set of 5 items from a group of 6 total items. Ignore the order.

f

With a group of 6 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 5 options regardless of order?

5

Select the correct description for this notation

a

Choose 4 options in a specific order from a group of 6 options

b

With a group of 6 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 4 options regardless of order?

c

With a group of 4 items, if you choose 6 in a specific order, how many permutations are possible?

d

From a group of 6 items select a set of 4 items regardless of order.

e

Choose 6 options in a specific order from a group of 4 options

f

Choose a set of 4 items from a group of 6 total items. Ignore the order.

6

Select the correct description for this notation

a

From a group of 6 items select a set of 2 items regardless of order.

b

Choose 2 options in a specific order from a group of 6 options

c

From a group of 6 options how many ways are there to choose 2 options in a specific order?

d

Choose 4 options in a specific order from a group of 8 options

e

With a group of 6 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 2 options regardless of order?

f

From a group of 5 options how many ways are there to choose 4 options in a specific order?

7

Select the correct description for this notation

a

From a group of 7 options how many ways are there to choose 5 options in a specific order?

b

With a group of 5 options how many ways are there to choose a set of 3 options regardless of order?

c

With a group of 3 items, if you choose 5 in a specific order, how many permutations are possible?

d

With a group of 5 items, if you choose 3 in a specific order, how many permutations are possible?

e

Choose a set of 3 items from a group of 5 total items. Ignore the order.

f

Choose 5 options in a specific order from a group of 3 options