Question

A possible result in a probability experiment is a(n) __________.?

Answer 1

See explanation.

Explanation:

A possible result in a probability experiment is an elementary event.

The set of elementsry events is defined sepparately for every experiment.

Example 1

If we toss a coin, the experiment can end with one of 2 results: heads or tails, so this experiment has 2 elementary events.

Example 2

If we randomly draw a card from a deck of playing cards, the set of elementary events has `52` elements. The events can be described as:

• `(A,H)` - ace of hearts is drawn,

• `(2,S)` - two of spades is drawn,

• `(3,D)` - three of diamonds is drawn,

and so on.