Asked by Youry Wylie on Jul 20, 2024

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Alana,Eva,and Stephanie,three candidates for the presidency of a college's student body,are to address a student forum.The forum's organizer is to select the order in which the candidates will give their speeches,and must do so in such a way that each possible order is equally likely to be selected.
a.What is the random experiment?
b.List the outcomes in the sample space.
c.Assign probabilities to the outcomes.
d.What is the probability that Stephanie will speak first?
e.What is the probability that Alana will speak before Stephanie does?

Random Experiment

An experimental process that leads to well-defined but unpredictable outcomes.

Sample Space

The set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

Assign Probabilities

The process of allocating a likelihood or chance of occurrence to specific outcomes in a random event.

  • Recognize and elucidate the core tenets of the classical method for allocating probabilities.
  • Elucidate and differentiate between essential concepts like simple events, sample spaces, and populations.
  • Acquire knowledge and implement the concepts of probability in the allocation of outcomes to experiments.
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David SantiagoJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
a. The random experiment is to observe the order in which the three candidates give their speeches.
b. S = {ABC,ACB,BAC,BCA,CAB,CBA},where A = Alana,B = Eva,and C = Stephanie.
c. The probability assigned to each outcome is 1/6.
d. P(CAB,CBA)= 1/3
e. P(ABC,ACB,BAC)= 1/2