Event

Definition of Event

• An event is a one or more outcome of an experiment.

Examples of Event

• When a number cube is rolled, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or, 6 is a possible event.
• When you roll a number cube and toss a coin at the same time, a possible event is 'a 3 and a tail'.

Solved Example on Event

Which of the following is not a possible event when a number cube is rolled?

Choices:

A. rolling a 7

B. rolling any number from 1 to 6

C. rolling a number less than 7

D. none of the above

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: When you roll a number cube, you will roll a    1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6.

Step 2: So, rolling a 7 is not a possible event.

                         

Related Terms for Event

• Outcome
• Experiment

                              

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