Practice Probability Space (3.2.2) - Classical and Axiomatic Definitions of Probability

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Question 1.
Define 'sample space'. Give an example.
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Think of what all possible results could be.
Question 2.
What is an event in probability?
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Remember, events can be one outcome or multiple outcomes.
3Question 3.
What component makes up a probability space?
- Sample Space
- Function
- Events
- Sample Space
- Events
- Probability Function
- Only Events
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Recall the definitions we've discussed.
4Question 4.
True or False: The total probability assigned to a sample space must be equal to 0.
- True
- False
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Think about normalization.
Question 5.
You roll two dice. Define the sample space and calculate the probability of rolling a sum of 7.
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Consider the total combinations and how many yield a sum of 7.
Question 6.
If a probability function assigns P({A}) = 0.25 and P({B}) = 0.75, what are the implications on normalization?
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How do you check if probabilities total 1?

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