1.4 - Types of Random Experiments
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Practice Questions
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What type of random experiment is a coin toss?
💡 Hint: Consider the number of outcomes.
Is rolling a die classified as discrete or continuous?
💡 Hint: Think about whether outcomes can be counted.
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What type of outcomes does a finite random experiment have?
💡 Hint: Think about how many results you could list.
True or False: A discrete random experiment can have infinitely many possible outcomes.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of discrete versus continuous.
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Explain how a random experiment's classification might affect the approach to data analysis in engineering projects.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of matching the type of data to the correct statistical techniques.
Design a simple random experiment and categorize it into finite/infinite and discrete/continuous.
💡 Hint: Think about how you might set up an experiment with clear outcomes.
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