sample space
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The complete set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment.
Usage notes
Listing a sample space carefully is often the hardest part of a probability problem, everything after that is just counting.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "For a single coin flip, the _____ consists of just two outcomes, heads and tails."
Answer: sample space
In your own words, what does "sample space" mean?
The complete set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment.
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