Ch 4 Flashcards

1
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experiment

A

a process that when performed results in one and only one of many observations

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2
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the observations are called the ____ of the experiment

A

outcome

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3
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sample space

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the collection of all outcomes for an experiment

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4
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event

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a collection of one or more of the outcomes of an experiment

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5
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probability

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a numerical measure of the likelihood that a specific event will occur

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6
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equally likely outcomes

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two or more outcomes that have the same probability of occurance

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7
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subjective probability

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is the probability assigned to an event based on subjective judgement, experience, information and belief

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