Outcome
noun · Mathematics
Definition
One possible result of a probability experiment.
Explanation
The set of all possible outcomes is the sample space.
Example
Rolling a 4 is one outcome of rolling a die.
Common confusion
An outcome is a single result; an event can include several outcomes.
Related terms
- ProbabilityA number from 0 to 1 that measures how likely an event is.
- EventA set of one or more outcomes in probability.
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