EVENT

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.

Quick Summary

An event is a possible outcome of an experiment.
Multiple outcomes can define an event.

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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples to illustrate the concept of events.

🎓 Prerequisites

Basic Arithmetic
Understanding of numbers 1-6

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following is NOT a possible event when rolling a standard number cube?

Rolling a 7 Rolling any number from 1 to 6 Rolling a number less than 7 None of the above

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between an event and an outcome?
A: An outcome is a single result of an experiment, while an event can be one or more outcomes.