Event
Definition Of Event
An Event is a one or more outcome of an experiment.
Example 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 respectively.
Video Examples:Probability of simple events
Solved Example on Event
Ques: 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.