Learning Resources

Outcomes

In this lesson you will

• Distinguish between permutations and combinations.
• Calculate the number of permutations or combinations for a given situation.

By the end of this section you should be able to:

• Develop an understanding of factorial notation and apply it to calculating permutations and combinations.
• Distinguish between situations that involve combinations and permutations.
• Develop and apply formulae to evaluate permutations and combinations.

Introduction

In this section you will learn the difference between combinations and permutations. You will develop and use expressions that will allow you to determine both permutations and combinations.

This section should take you about 4 hours to complete.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following:

• How to calculate probability.
• The difference between dependent and independent events.