1.5. Events and Their Types

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a simple event? Provide an example.

   Hint

   Think of outcomes with one result.

2. 2.

   What type of event is rolling a die and getting an even number?

   Hint

   Count how many outcomes meet the condition.

3. 3.

   What is a simple event?

   • An event with multiple outcomes
   • An event with a single outcome
   • An event with uncertain outcomes

   Hint

   Remember the definition relates to the number of outcomes.

4. 4.

   True or False: A sure event includes all possible outcomes in a sample space.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What does it mean to be 'sure' in this context?

5. 5.

   Given a sample space of {A, B, C, D, E}, define a simple event, a compound event, a sure event using this sample space, and identify an impossible event.

   Hint

   Refer to the types of events definitions.

6. 6.

   How many outcomes are there for a compound event that consists of drawing one card from a standard deck (52 total cards) and getting either a heart or a diamond?

   Hint

   Count the total of the combined events.