Probability and Uncertainty Unit 1
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What does the symbol '∩' represent in set theory?

  • The union of two sets
  • The complement of a set
  • The intersection of two sets (correct)
  • The subset of a set
  • Which of the following statements is TRUE about disjoint sets?

  • Disjoint sets always have elements in common.
  • The union of disjoint sets is always equal to the larger set.
  • The intersection of disjoint sets is an empty set. (correct)
  • Disjoint sets are always subsets of each other.
  • If set A has 5 elements and set B has 3 elements, what is the maximum number of elements in the union of A and B, denoted as A ∪ B?

  • 5
  • 8 (correct)
  • 2
  • 3
  • What is the additive principle for unions of two sets used for?

    <p>Counting the number of elements in the union of two sets. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two events, A and B, are mutually exclusive, what is the probability of their union, P(A ∪ B)?

    <p>P(A) + P(B) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a survey of 100 students, 60 students play soccer, 40 students play basketball, and 20 students play both. How many students play ONLY soccer?

    <p>40 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two dice are rolled, what is the probability of getting a sum of 7 or a sum of 11?

    <p>1/6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probability of drawing a red card or a queen from a standard deck of 52 cards?

    <p>1/13 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a fair game?

    <p>Each player has an equal chance of winning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you play the coffee game five times in one week, what does this represent?

    <p>A compound event. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a random variable?

    <p>A variable whose value corresponds to the outcome of a random event. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected value for your daily coffee cost in the coffee game?

    <p>$1.00 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of variable assumes a unique value for each outcome in the coffee game?

    <p>Discrete random variable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the coffee game, what is a trial?

    <p>Each individual coin toss. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the coin toss is unfair, what can be expected regarding the outcomes for the players?

    <p>The expected value will be higher for one player. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does each toss of the coin in the coffee game represent?

    <p>A random event. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a simple event?

    <p>An event consisting of exactly one outcome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is theoretical probability calculated?

    <p>By taking the ratio of outcomes that make up the event to total outcomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents a sample space in experiments?

    <p>The collection of all possible outcomes of the experiment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example of drawing from a deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing anything but an ace?

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    What does the complement of an event represent?

    <p>The set of outcomes that do not belong to the event (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a Venn diagram demonstrate in probability?

    <p>The relationships between possible results of an experiment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you roll a single die, what is the probability of rolling an even number?

    <p>1/2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a bag containing five red marbles, three blue marbles, and two white marbles, what is the probability of drawing a blue marble?

    <p>3/10 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor in determining whether the coffee game is fair?

    <p>The underlying probability of winning and losing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many trials are generally needed to predict the expected weekly cost with confidence?

    <p>A large number to ensure valid generalization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a six-sided die is used instead of a coin in the coffee game, what would most likely change?

    <p>The probabilities of winning and losing would adjust. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the probability of an event represent in experimental terms?

    <p>The frequency of the event occurring compared to all trials. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When estimating the probability of having to buy coffee at least once during the week, what method should be used?

    <p>Calculate the fraction of trials where coffee was purchased. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is best for comparing expected weekly coffee costs?

    <p>Comparing initial estimates with averages from multiple trials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a simulation essential in understanding the coffee game or similar scenarios?

    <p>To represent actual events through modeled trials. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reasonable estimate of expected daily coffee costs based on multiple trials?

    <p>It should reflect average results across many trials. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the experimental probability of rolling a 2 based on the provided data?

    <p>2/7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is theoretical probability different from experimental probability?

    <p>Theoretical probability is calculated using ratios of outcomes, while experimental is derived from actual trials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theoretical probability of rolling an odd number on a fair six-sided die?

    <p>1/2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn if experimental probability and theoretical probability differ significantly?

    <p>The number of trials might have been insufficient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If rolling a die six times results in rolling a 4 two times, what is the experimental probability of rolling a 4?

    <p>1/3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes a simple event related to rolling a die?

    <p>Rolling a specific number such as 4. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the data, how many total rolls were made to determine the experimental probability of rolling an odd number?

    <p>9 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the experimental probability of an event is 1/4, what percentage of the time would you expect that event to occur in the long run?

    <p>25% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of outcomes when rolling a six-sided die and tossing a coin?

    <p>12 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of rolling a die and tossing a coin, how many outcomes correspond to rolling an even number and tossing tails?

    <p>3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probability of rolling an even number followed by tossing tails?

    <p>$\frac{1}{12}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the probability of a day being both cloudy and rainy is 25%, what is the probability of a cloudy day?

    <p>50% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the condition of selecting only from AFIC students affect the probability of choosing a Data Management student?

    <p>It increases the probability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using tree diagrams, how is the total number of outcomes represented?

    <p>As the product of branches. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to determine the probability of a compound event?

    <p>P(A) * P(B) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of events are typically analyzed using outcome tables?

    <p>Any combinations of events. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Probability measure

    Reflects the likelihood of an event based on data from real occurrences.

    Fair game

    A game where all players have equal chances of winning in the long run.

    Trial

    One single repetition of an experimental process.

    Random variable

    A variable whose value results from a random event's outcome.

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    Discrete random variable

    A random variable that can take distinct values for each outcome.

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    Expected value

    The average value a random variable approaches after many trials.

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    Simple event

    An individual result from a random experiment, like one coin toss.

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    Compound event

    The result of combining multiple simple events or trials.

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    Experimental Probability

    The likelihood of an event based on actual experiments or observations.

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    Theoretical Probability

    The predicted likelihood of an event occurring based on possible outcomes.

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    Rolling a 4 Probability

    The theoretical probability of rolling a 4 on a die is 1/6.

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    Equally Likely Outcomes

    Each possible outcome has the same chance of occurring.

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    Relative Frequency

    The number of times an event occurs divided by the total number of trials.

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    Games of Chance

    Activities or games where outcomes are determined largely by random factors.

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    Sample Size

    The number of trials conducted to estimate probabilities.

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    Expected Cost

    The predicted average amount spent over time based on probabilities.

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    Trials Required

    The number of repetitions needed to reliably predict outcomes.

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    Event

    A set of possible outcomes from an experiment.

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    Simulation

    An experiment designed to model real-life events and outcomes.

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    Winning Probability

    The estimated chance of winning based on trial data.

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    Average Weekly Cost

    The estimated total amount spent on coffee over a week.

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    Venn diagram

    A diagram representing sets as shaded shapes, showing overlaps.

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    Subset

    A set where all members belong to another set.

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    Disjoint sets

    Two sets that have no elements in common.

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    Union of sets

    The set containing all elements from both sets A and B.

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    Additive Principle

    For two sets, n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) if disjoint.

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    Mutually exclusive events

    Events that cannot happen at the same time (A ∩ B = ∅).

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    Conditional Probability

    The probability of an event under certain conditions or restrictions.

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    Tree diagram

    A graphical representation used to map out possible outcomes of a series of events.

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    Sample space

    The set of all possible outcomes in a probability experiment.

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    Compound event probability

    The probability of two or more events occurring together.

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    Outcome table

    A chart displaying all possible outcomes of an experiment systematically.

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    Even number outcomes

    The result of rolling a die that results in an even number (2, 4, or 6).

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    Independent events

    Events where the outcome of one does not affect the other.

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    Probability of multiple events

    The likelihood of simultaneous events occurring, often calculated by multiplication.

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    Event space

    The group of outcomes in the sample space that correspond to a specific event.

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    Complement of an event

    The outcomes in the sample space that do not belong to a given event.

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    Probability of drawing an ace

    The likelihood of selecting an ace from a standard deck of cards.

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    Probability of not drawing an ace

    The likelihood of selecting any card that is not an ace from a standard deck.

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    Study Notes

    Unit 1: Dealing With Uncertainty – An Introduction to Probability

    • Probability is the likelihood of an event occurring.

    • Experimental probability is estimated from observed data or experiments.

    • Theoretical probability is calculated based on possible outcomes.

    • A simple event is an event with exactly one outcome.

    • A compound event is an event with two or more simple events.

    • A random variable is a variable whose value corresponds to the outcome of a random event.

    • A discrete random variable is a variable that assumes a unique value for each outcome.

    • The expected value is the average of the random variable's values.

    • A fair game is one where all players have an equal chance of winning, or each player can expect to win or lose the same number of times in the long run.

    4.1 An Introduction to Simulations and Experimental Probability

    • Probability estimations can be made based on experience.
    • Simulations can be used to model the likelihood of an event.
    • A trial is one repetition of an experiment.
    • A random variable is a variable whose value corresponds to the outcome of a random event.
    • A discrete random variable is a variable that assumes a unique value for each outcome.
    • Expected value is an informal average of random variable values.

    4.2 Theoretical Probability

    • Theoretical probability is calculated by the ratio of desired outcomes to total possible outcomes, assuming equal likelihood of all outcomes.
    • The sample space is the total number of all possible outcomes.
    • An event space is the number of outcomes that corresponds to a specific event.

    4.3 Finding Probability Using Sets

    • Venn diagrams visually represent relationships between sets.
    • A subset is a set whose members are all members of another set.
    • Disjoint sets have no common elements.
    • The union of two sets contains all elements in either set.
    • The intersection of two sets contains common elements.

    4.4 Conditional Probability

    • Conditional probability is the probability of an event occurring given that another event has occurred.
    • It is calculated as the probability of both events occurring, divided by the probability of the given event.

    4.5 Finding Probability Using Tree Diagrams and Outcome Tables

    • Tree diagrams visually represent sequences of events.
    • Outcome tables organize possible outcomes in a structured format.
    • Independent events have no influence on each other’s probability.

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