Math Problem Statement
Let S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} and let P be such that P({n}) = 1/6 for each n ∈ S. Give an example of two independent events A, B ⊆ S such that P(A) ̸ = 0, P(A) ̸ = 1, P(B) ̸ = 0, P(B) ̸ = 1
Solution
We are given a sample space and a probability measure such that for each . This indicates that the probability is uniformly distributed over the elements of .
We need to find two independent events and such that:
- and (i.e., is neither the empty set nor the whole set).
- and .
- and are independent, meaning .
Example of Events and :
Let:
We will now check if these events satisfy the given conditions.
- Probabilities of and :
Both probabilities are neither 0 nor 1, so the conditions , and , are satisfied.
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Intersection of and :
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Independence of and :
- To check independence, we need to verify if .
- .
- Since and , we need to check if these values are equal. Indeed: The events are not independent.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Set Theory
Event Independence
Formulas
P(A ∩ B) = P(A)P(B)
P(A) = |A| / |S|
P(B) = |B| / |S|
Theorems
Independence of Events in Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate or Advanced High School
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