exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is probability
A
A probability is a value between 0 and 1 and is
written either as a fraction or as a decimal fraction.
2
Q
relative frequency
A
a specific
outcome as the proportion of times it would occur
over the long run
3
Q
Sample space
A
the collection of unique, nonoverlapping
possible outcomes of a random circumstance.
4
Q
Simple event
A
one outcome in the sample space;
a possible outcome of a random circumstance.
5
Q
Compound event
A
an event that includes two or more
simple events.
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