A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
Bartleby Related Questions Icon

Related questions

Question
100%

Please assist 

### Sample Space of Possible Outcomes for Choosing One Marker

**Question:**
Leslie has a box of markers. There are 3 black, 4 red, 2 blue, 1 brown, 2 purple, 2 yellow and 5 green markers. Which of the following is a sample space of possible outcomes for choosing one marker?

**Options:**

1. ⃝ black, red, blue, brown, purple, yellow, green

2. ⃝ brown
   - black, black, black
   - red, red, red, red
   - blue, blue

3. ⃝ brown
   - purple, purple
   - yellow, yellow
   - green, green, green, green, green

4. ⃝ None of these

**Explanation:**
A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of an experiment. In this context, selecting one marker from the given set of markers, the sample space should list all possible colors of the markers available.

**Analysis of Options:**

1. ⃝ **black, red, blue, brown, purple, yellow, green**:
   - This option lists all the different colors available in the box of markers.

2. ⃝ **brown**
   - **black, black, black**
   - **red, red, red, red**
   - **blue, blue**
   - This option is incorrect because it repeats individual outcomes rather than listing all unique possible outcomes.

3. ⃝ **brown**
   - **purple, purple**
   - **yellow, yellow**
   - **green, green, green, green, green**
   - This option is also incorrect because, like the previous one, it repeats individual outcomes.

4. ⃝ **None of these**:
   - This option suggests that none of the given choices correctly represent the sample space. However, option 1 correctly lists all the unique possible outcomes, making this option incorrect.

**Correct Answer:**
Option **1** is the correct sample space of possible outcomes for choosing one marker, as it lists all unique colors available: black, red, blue, brown, purple, yellow, and green.
expand button
Transcribed Image Text:### Sample Space of Possible Outcomes for Choosing One Marker **Question:** Leslie has a box of markers. There are 3 black, 4 red, 2 blue, 1 brown, 2 purple, 2 yellow and 5 green markers. Which of the following is a sample space of possible outcomes for choosing one marker? **Options:** 1. ⃝ black, red, blue, brown, purple, yellow, green 2. ⃝ brown - black, black, black - red, red, red, red - blue, blue 3. ⃝ brown - purple, purple - yellow, yellow - green, green, green, green, green 4. ⃝ None of these **Explanation:** A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of an experiment. In this context, selecting one marker from the given set of markers, the sample space should list all possible colors of the markers available. **Analysis of Options:** 1. ⃝ **black, red, blue, brown, purple, yellow, green**: - This option lists all the different colors available in the box of markers. 2. ⃝ **brown** - **black, black, black** - **red, red, red, red** - **blue, blue** - This option is incorrect because it repeats individual outcomes rather than listing all unique possible outcomes. 3. ⃝ **brown** - **purple, purple** - **yellow, yellow** - **green, green, green, green, green** - This option is also incorrect because, like the previous one, it repeats individual outcomes. 4. ⃝ **None of these**: - This option suggests that none of the given choices correctly represent the sample space. However, option 1 correctly lists all the unique possible outcomes, making this option incorrect. **Correct Answer:** Option **1** is the correct sample space of possible outcomes for choosing one marker, as it lists all unique colors available: black, red, blue, brown, purple, yellow, and green.
Expert Solution
Check Mark
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Probability
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, probability and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
Probability
ISBN:9780134753119
Author:Sheldon Ross
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
A First Course in Probability
Probability
ISBN:9780321794772
Author:Sheldon Ross
Publisher:PEARSON