Outcome and sample space
The result of an experiment is called the outcome.
Examples
- A die is rolled. Possible outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5 or 6
- A coin is flipped. Possible outcomes: head or tail
All possible outcomes are summarized in the sample space.
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Remember
The sample space $\Omega$ is the set of all possible outcomes of an experiment.
Example
A die is rolled. The sample space is:
$\Omega=\{1,2,3,4,5,6\}$