2.1.1 - What is a Random Experiment?
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What is a random experiment?
💡 Hint: Think of activities with uncertain results.
Give an example of a random experiment.
💡 Hint: Consider something with two possible results.
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What is a characteristic of a random experiment?
💡 Hint: Focus on what makes the experiment 'random'.
True or False: All outcomes of a random experiment can be predicted.
💡 Hint: What does 'random' mean in this context?
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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.
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.
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