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Math 227 – Elementary Statistics: A Brief Version, 5/e Bluman Ch 4.1 #1-10 all, 12 (a, c, e, g), 13, 14, (a, b, c, d, e, h, i, j), 17, 21, 25, 31, 32. What is a probability experiment? A probability experiment is a chance process that leads to well-defined outcomes. Define sample space. The set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment is called a sample space. What is the difference between an outcome and an event? An outcome is the result of a single trial of a probability experiment, but an event can consist of more than one outcome. What are equally likely events? Equally likely events have the same probability of occurring. What is the range of the values of the probability of an event? The range of values is 0 to 1 inclusive. When an event is certain to occur, what is its probability? 1 If an event cannot happen, what value is assigned to its probability? 0 What is the sum of the probabilities of all the outcomes in a sample space? 1 If the probability that it will rain tomorrow is 0.20, what is the probability that it won’t rain tomorrow? Would you recommend taking an umbrella? A probability experiment is conducted. Which of these cannot be considered a probability of an outcome? b) -1/5, d)-0.59, f) 1.45, i) 112% 12) Rolling a die. If a die is rolled one time, find these probabilities. Of getting a 4. P (number is 4) = 1/6 Of getting a number greater than 4. P (number greater than 4) = 2/6 = 1/3 e) Of getting a number greater than 0. P (number greater than 0) = 6/6 = 1 g) Of getting a number greater than 3 and an odd number. P (number greater than 3 and odd) = 1/6 13) Rolling two dice. If two dice are rolled one time, find the probability of getting these results. a) A sum of 6. b) Doubles. c) A sum of 7 or 11. d) A sum greater than 9. e) A sum less than or equal to 4. 14) Drawing a card.