Questions and Answers
In the tree diagram, the first item can be either D for defective or N for ______.
nondefective
Sampling plans are important statistical procedures that determine if a 'lot' of items is considered ______.
satisfactory
The ______ method has practical advantages, especially for complex experiments.
rule
In the sample space, the notation DDD refers to three ______ items.
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Conditional probability is often calculated to determine the likelihood of an event given that another event has ______.
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The second item in the tree diagram can also result in the combinations DDN, DND, or ______.
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Rules and theorems of probabilities help in analyzing and calculating ______ values in experiments.
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In the context of the sample space, a combination of items can be represented by ______ notation.
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The probability of an event A is denoted by P (A) and is the sum of the weights of all sample points in ______.
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If A1, A2, A3,... is a sequence of mutually exclusive events, then P (A1 ∪ A2 ∪ A3 ∪ · · · ) = P (A1) + P (A2) + P (A3) + · · ·, according to the ______.
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For a balanced coin tossed twice, the sample space is S = {HH, HT, TH, ______}
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The probability of obtaining an event with no outcomes, denoted as P (φ), equals ______.
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The sample space for a loaded die, which has even numbers twice as likely, is S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ______}.
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If an event E consists of outcomes less than 4 in a loaded die scenario, then E includes the outcomes 1, 2, and ______.
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Each odd number on the loaded die is assigned a probability of ______.
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In the case of at least 1 head occurring from two coin tosses, the event A is represented as A = {HH, HT, ______}
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The set of all possible outcomes in an experiment is referred to as the ______.
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In statistics, data can either be numerical or ______.
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A statistical experiment generates a set of ______.
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When we classify items as defective or nondefective, we are dealing with ______ data.
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The outcome of a coin toss can result in either heads or ______.
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When observing the velocity of a missile at specified times, we are conducting a ______.
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The opinions of voters regarding a new tax can also be considered as ______ of an experiment.
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In conditional probability, we are interested in the probability of an event given that another event has ______.
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Study Notes
Probability and Sample Space
- A tree diagram illustrates various combinations of items, distinguishing between defective (D) and non-defective (N) items.
- The sample space can be defined using either the rule method or by listing items, depending on the complexity of the problem.
- Sampling plans are crucial for determining the quality of manufactured lots based on statistical procedures.
Observations in Statistics
- Statistics involves interpreting chance outcomes from planned studies or investigations.
- Observational data can be numerical (e.g., counts, measurements) or categorical (e.g., classifications like defective or non-defective).
- Observations are recorded data points, such as number of accidents per month or inspection results on items.
Experiments and Outcomes
- An experiment is any process yielding data, exemplified by coin tosses (two outcomes: heads or tails) or missile launches (observing velocity).
- Opinions on issues, such as tax proposals, also serve as observational data from experiments.
Probability Definitions
- The probability of an event A (denoted P(A)) is the sum of probabilities for all sample points in A.
- Essential probability properties:
- Probability is bounded: 0 ≤ P(A) ≤ 1
- Probability of the empty set (φ) is 0: P(φ) = 0
- Probability of the sample space (S) is 1: P(S) = 1
- For mutually exclusive events A1, A2, A3, etc., the total probability is additive: P(A1 ∪ A2 ∪ A3) = P(A1) + P(A2) + P(A3) + ...
Example Scenarios
- Coin Tossing Example: The sample space is {HH, HT, TH, TT}. The probability of getting at least one head in two tosses is calculated as 3/4, covering the outcomes HH, HT, and TH.
- Loaded Die Example: A loaded die favors even numbers (twice as likely as odd numbers). The probabilities for odd numbers (1/9) and even numbers (2/9) are derived from the total probability constraint, yielding P(E) for outcomes less than 4.
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