Math Problem Statement
List the elements of the sample space defined by the experiment.
Toss a coin twice.
Solution
When you toss a coin twice, the sample space is the set of all possible outcomes for this experiment. Each toss has two possible outcomes: heads (H) or tails (T). Therefore, for two tosses, the sample space will include all combinations of these outcomes.
The sample space is:
This means:
- represents heads on both tosses.
- represents heads on the first toss and tails on the second toss.
- represents tails on the first toss and heads on the second toss.
- represents tails on both tosses.
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Related Questions:
- What is the probability of getting two heads when tossing a coin twice?
- What is the probability of getting one head and one tail in two coin tosses?
- How would the sample space change if the coin is tossed three times?
- What is the probability of getting at least one tail when tossing a coin twice?
- How many possible outcomes are there if a coin is tossed four times?
Tip: The size of the sample space for tossing a coin times is , since each toss has two possible outcomes.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Sample Space
Combinatorics
Formulas
2^n formula for sample space size, where n is the number of coin tosses
Theorems
Fundamental Principle of Counting
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8