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Probability

CBSE · Class 11 · Applied Mathematics

Flashcards for Probability — CBSE Class 11 Applied Mathematics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Random Experiment and Sample Space

What is a random experiment? Give an example.

Answer

A random experiment is a process by which we observe something uncertain that has more than one possible outcome and the outcome cannot be predicted in advance. Example: Rolling a die - we cannot pred

Card 2Random Experiment and Sample Space

Define sample space and write the sample space for tossing two coins.

Answer

Sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment. For tossing two coins: S = {HH, HT, TH, TT} where H = Head and T = Tail.

Card 3Events and Probability

What is an event in probability? How is it related to sample space?

Answer

An event is a subset of the sample space. It represents a collection of one or more outcomes from a random experiment. For example, if we roll a die and want 'even numbers', the event E = {2, 4, 6} wh

Card 4Events and Probability

State the basic formula for calculating probability of an event.

Answer

P(E) = Number of Favourable Outcomes / Total Number of Outcomes. This formula applies when all outcomes are equally likely to occur. The probability value ranges from 0 to 1.

Card 5Types of Events

What are mutually exclusive events? Give an example.

Answer

Two events are mutually exclusive if the occurrence of one rules out the occurrence of the other. Mathematically, E ∩ F = ∅. Example: When rolling a die, getting an even number and getting an odd numb

Card 6Types of Events

Distinguish between independent and dependent events with examples.

Answer

Independent events: The probability of one event is unaffected by the occurrence of another. Example: Tossing two coins - result of first coin doesn't affect second. Dependent events: The probability

Card 7Types of Events

What are impossible and sure events? Give their probability values.

Answer

Impossible event: An event that cannot occur, represented by empty set ∅, P(impossible) = 0. Example: Getting 7 on a standard die. Sure event: An event that must occur, represented by sample space S,

Card 8Types of Events

Define exhaustive events with an example.

Answer

A set of events is exhaustive if all events together consume the entire sample space. Their union equals the sample space. Example: When rolling a die, events E₁ = {1,2,3} and E₂ = {4,5,6} are exhaust

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