Math 4Q Probability

Question 1

The branch of mathematics
that deals with uncertainty

Answer 1

Theory of Probability

Question 2

A meaningful collection of
things

Answer 2

Set

Question 3

A member/part of a set; a
thing
that belongs to the set.

Answer 3

Element

Question 4

A process that has a number of
distinct possible outcomes in which the result cannot be predicted with
certainty.

Answer 4

Experiment

Question 5

Any possible result of the
experiment.

Answer 5

Outcomes

Question 6

The set of all possible outcomes of
an
experiment.

Answer 6

Sample Space

Question 7

A subset of the sample
space.

Answer 7

Event

Question 8

is all outcomes in either or both
events. Denoted by ◡

Answer 8

The Union of Two Events

Question 9

is only those events common in
both. Denoted by
◠

Answer 9

The Intersection of Two Elements

Question 10

Present in one sample space and not the other, Denoted by ’.

Answer 10

The Complement of Two Elements

Question 11

What is the formula for probability?

Answer 11

P(E) = n(E) / n(S)

Question 12

A specific outcome or type of outcome

Answer 12

Simple Events

Question 13

Events which consist of two or more simple events

Answer 13

Compound Event