1.2. Examples of Random Experiments

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the possible outcomes when tossing a coin?

   Hint

   Think of the sides of a coin.

2. 2.

   How many outcomes are there when rolling a die?

   Hint

   Count the numbers on the die.

3. 3.

   What is a core characteristic of a random experiment?

   • It has a predictable outcome
   • It can be repeated
   • It has no possible outcomes

   Hint

   Think of experiments you can conduct multiple times.

4. 4.

   True or False: The outcomes of rolling a die are infinite.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Count the sides of a standard die.

5. 5.

   A game involves rolling two dice. What is the sample space of this experiment, and how many outcomes does it contain?

   Hint

   Consider calculating combinations of possibilities.

6. 6.

   How might understanding random experiments aid a reliability engineer in assessing product lifespan?

   Hint

   Think about how uncertainty can affect reliable predictions.