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The set {2, 4, 6, 8, 10} can also be written as all even numbers between 1 and 11.
The set {2, 4, 6, 8, 10} can also be written as all even numbers between 1 and 11.
False (B)
The equation $y = x^2$ represents a set with a finite number of elements.
The equation $y = x^2$ represents a set with a finite number of elements.
False (B)
The collection of outcomes of tossing a coin three times can be denoted using the notation H and T.
The collection of outcomes of tossing a coin three times can be denoted using the notation H and T.
True (A)
The elements of set A are the years in which inflation was above 3.5%.
The elements of set A are the years in which inflation was above 3.5%.
Sets A and B can be defined based solely on the inflation rates listed.
Sets A and B can be defined based solely on the inflation rates listed.
A set can contain elements that are definitions or descriptions.
A set can contain elements that are definitions or descriptions.
The elements of B only include years from 1996 to 2015 where inflation was below 3%.
The elements of B only include years from 1996 to 2015 where inflation was below 3%.
The notation used to specify the elements of a set is irrelevant to its definition.
The notation used to specify the elements of a set is irrelevant to its definition.
Every element of a set defined by a capital letter must also be an element of its lowercase equivalent.
Every element of a set defined by a capital letter must also be an element of its lowercase equivalent.
The number of elements in set B is limited to the years where inflation rates were recorded.
The number of elements in set B is limited to the years where inflation rates were recorded.
A set is defined as any collection of objects, which may include letters, numbers, or other entities.
A set is defined as any collection of objects, which may include letters, numbers, or other entities.
The set whose elements are the first six letters of the alphabet is written as {a, b, c, d, e, g}.
The set whose elements are the first six letters of the alphabet is written as {a, b, c, d, e, g}.
Venn diagrams are used to illustrate the relationships between different sets.
Venn diagrams are used to illustrate the relationships between different sets.
The collection of all U.S. cities with current unemployment greater than 9 percent is not an example of a set.
The collection of all U.S. cities with current unemployment greater than 9 percent is not an example of a set.
The principles of counting can be applied to both set theory and probability calculations.
The principles of counting can be applied to both set theory and probability calculations.
The set of even numbers between 1 and 11 is denoted as {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}.
The set of even numbers between 1 and 11 is denoted as {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}.
Permutations and combinations are unrelated concepts within the study of counting.
Permutations and combinations are unrelated concepts within the study of counting.
The binomial theorem is a principle used solely in the study of probabilities.
The binomial theorem is a principle used solely in the study of probabilities.
The set A contains the years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2015.
The set A contains the years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2015.
The year 2005 is part of the set B.
The year 2005 is part of the set B.
The intersection of sets A and B, A ∩ B, contains the year 2008.
The intersection of sets A and B, A ∩ B, contains the year 2008.
The set A ∪ B includes the year 2006.
The set A ∪ B includes the year 2006.
The year 2014 is in set A but not in set B.
The year 2014 is in set A but not in set B.
The elements of set B are 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2014.
The elements of set B are 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2014.
The union of sets A and B, A ∪ B, contains a total of 10 unique years.
The union of sets A and B, A ∪ B, contains a total of 10 unique years.
In the year 2009, both unemployment and inflation rates are at their peak compared to other years.
In the year 2009, both unemployment and inflation rates are at their peak compared to other years.
The year 2013 is part of set A but not part of set B.
The year 2013 is part of set A but not part of set B.
The union of the sets A and B includes only years where either value is above the specified threshold.
The union of the sets A and B includes only years where either value is above the specified threshold.
The complement of the set S is written as S' and consists of the elements of the universal set U that are not in S.
The complement of the set S is written as S' and consists of the elements of the universal set U that are not in S.
If U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} and A = {2, 4, 6, 8}, then the complement A' is {1, 3, 5, 7, 9}.
If U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} and A = {2, 4, 6, 8}, then the complement A' is {1, 3, 5, 7, 9}.
The intersection of sets S and T, written as S ∩ T, will always be equal to the union of their complements, S' U *T'.
The intersection of sets S and T, written as S ∩ T, will always be equal to the union of their complements, S' U *T'.
In the example provided, if S = {a, b, c} and T = {a, c, d}, then the complement of both S and T can contain the element b.
In the example provided, if S = {a, b, c} and T = {a, c, d}, then the complement of both S and T can contain the element b.
The union of two complements, S' U T', consists of all elements that belong to at least one of the complements.
The union of two complements, S' U T', consists of all elements that belong to at least one of the complements.
If U = {students at Gotham College}, the set of students who are both STEM majors and at most 18 years old is represented by S ∩ E.
If U = {students at Gotham College}, the set of students who are both STEM majors and at most 18 years old is represented by S ∩ E.
The complement of the set of STEM majors is represented as E'.
The complement of the set of STEM majors is represented as E'.
The intersection of sets A and B contains the years 2005, 2008, and 2011.
The intersection of sets A and B contains the years 2005, 2008, and 2011.
A U B includes the year 2006.
A U B includes the year 2006.
The empty set Ø is not considered a subset of every set.
The empty set Ø is not considered a subset of every set.
Sets A and B are disjoint because they share no common elements.
Sets A and B are disjoint because they share no common elements.
The union of three sets A, B, and C includes only elements that are found in all three sets.
The union of three sets A, B, and C includes only elements that are found in all three sets.
The set {1, 3} is a subset of the set {1, 2, 3}.
The set {1, 3} is a subset of the set {1, 2, 3}.
If a set contains 5 elements, it has 20 possible subsets.
If a set contains 5 elements, it has 20 possible subsets.
The intersection of any number of sets can only include elements common to all sets.
The intersection of any number of sets can only include elements common to all sets.
If A = {2001, 2002} and B = {1999, 2000}, then A ∩ B is equal to Ø.
If A = {2001, 2002} and B = {1999, 2000}, then A ∩ B is equal to Ø.
The union of sets A and B includes only the years 2002 through 2015, excluding 2006.
The union of sets A and B includes only the years 2002 through 2015, excluding 2006.
Study Notes
Sets
- Sets are collections of distinct objects called elements, represented by braces. Example: {a, b, c, d, e, f} for the first six letters of the alphabet.
- A set can also be described by the properties of its elements, rather than listing them.
- The intersection (A ∩ B) of two sets includes elements common to both sets, while the union (A ∪ B) includes elements from either set.
Fundamental Counting Principles
- Counting principles are essential for calculating probabilities and involve organizing and enumerating possible outcomes.
Venn Diagrams
- Venn diagrams visually represent set relationships (intersection, union) and help in understanding the overlap between different sets of data.
The Multiplication Principle
- This principle states that if one event can occur in m ways and a second can occur independently in n ways, the total number of ways both can occur is m × n.
Permutations and Combinations
- Permutations refer to arrangements of elements in a specific order whereas combinations refer to selections where the order does not matter.
- Important formulas involve factorials (n!) for calculating permutations and combinations.
Further Counting Techniques
- Techniques include considering different scenarios or conditions that affect counting, such as restrictions on arrangements.
The Binomial Theorem
- This theorem provides a way to expand expressions of the form (a + b)ⁿ using coefficients given by binomial coefficients, expressed as C(n, k).
Multinomial Coefficients
- Multinomial coefficients generalize binomial coefficients, applicable when dealing with more than two groups or categories.
Set Operations
- Intersection (A ∩ B): elements common to both sets.
- Union (A ∪ B): all elements that are in at least one of the sets.
- Complement (A'): all elements in the universal set that aren't in A.
Empty Set
- The empty set, denoted by Ø or {}, contains no elements and is a subset of every set.
Disjoint Sets
- Two sets are disjoint if they have no elements in common.
Example Set Context
- A sample set A consists of years (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) where unemployment was at least 5%.
- A sample set B consists of years (2005, 2006, 2008, 2011) where inflation rates were at least 3%.
- The intersection A ∩ B is {2005, 2008, 2011} and the union A ∪ B is the combined set of elements from both A and B.
Example of Finding Complements
- For U = {a, b, c, d, e, f, g}, S = {a, b, c}, T = {a, c, d}:
- S' results in {d, e, f, g}
- T' results in {b, e, f, g}
- (S ∩ T)' results in {b, d, e, f, g} after finding S ∩ T = {a, c}.
Applications
- Set theory provides a fundamental framework for understanding concepts in probability, statistics, and various fields needing systematic analysis of collections of items.
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Explore the foundations of set theory in this chapter focused on probability. Learn how counting principles derived from sets can aid in solving various applied problems, such as analyzing unemployment trends. This quiz will test your understanding of these concepts.
