1. Probability Vocabulary
Universe-- everything! All of the elements in all sets and everything surrounding them.
Both circles and everything else surrounding them!

2. Subset-- some pieces, but not all. Part of the universe.
This subset shows only C
This subset shows only A

3. This subset shows P ∩ Q ∩ R
Intersection-- elements that are common to two (or more) subsets. Also called “and.”
This subset shows P ∩ Q

4. Probability Vocabulary
This subset shows A ∪ C
Union-- the set of elements in subsets A or B or BOTH. Also called “or.”
This subset shows A ∪ B
Written as the symbol    ∪

5. Written as the symbols ~A or A’
Complement-- the set of elements outside of a given subset. Also called “not.”
Written as the symbols   ~A  or A’
This subset shows ~A

6. Empty Set-- a set that has no elements-- nothing in common among sets
Empty Set-- a set that has no elements-- nothing in common among sets. Also known as “mutually exclusive.”
Written as the symbol:

7. Tile Venn Diagram match!
Cut out the tiles. Match each example of set notation with its corresponding Venn diagram. Check your answers with a partner before taping them into your notes!!