2.1.1. What is a Random Experiment?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a random experiment?

   Hint

   Think of activities with uncertain results.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a random experiment.

   Hint

   Consider something with two possible results.

3. 3.

   What is a characteristic of a random experiment?

   • It has predictable outcomes
   • It has uncertain outcomes
   • It has only one outcome

   Hint

   Focus on what makes the experiment 'random'.

4. 4.

   True or False: All outcomes of a random experiment can be predicted.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What does 'random' mean in this context?

5. 5.

   Design a random experiment to test the effect of a new design on machine part lifespan. What factors would you consider and how would you record the outcomes?

   Hint

   Think about the range of outcomes and how to quantify them effectively.

6. 6.

   Mathematically, how would you express the difference between discrete and continuous sample spaces? Provide an example for each.

   Hint

   Visualize the outcome sets to help clarify.