3.1.4 - Limitations
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What is the Classical Definition of Probability?
💡 Hint: Think about how many outcomes are in a simple game like flipping a coin.
List one limitation of the Classical Definition.
💡 Hint: Consider games where there are endless possibilities.
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Which of the following is a limitation of the Classical Definition of Probability?
💡 Hint: Think about fairness in dice.
True or False: The Classical Definition is suitable for all scenarios in engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider systems with various outcomes.
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You are presented with an experiment involving flipping a coin infinitely. Discuss the challenges in predicting outcomes using Classical Probability.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of games repeated infinitely.
In a system where component A fails 1 out of 10 times and component B fails 1 out of 5 times, explain why Classical Probability is unsuitable.
💡 Hint: Think of different machines and their failure experiences across time.
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