List the simple events associated with the given experiment.
As part of a quality-control procedure, eight circuit boards are checked, and the number of defectives is recorded.

A) {number 0 is recorded}, {number 1 is recorded}, {number 2 is recorded}, {number 3 is recorded}, {number 4 is recorded}, {number 5 is recorded}, {number 6 is recorded}, {number 7 is recorded}, {number 8 is recorded}, {number 9 is recorded}, {number 10 is recorded}
B) Ø
C) {number 8 is recorded}
D) {number 0 is recorded}, {number 1 is recorded}, {number 2 is recorded}, {number 3 is recorded}, {number 4 is recorded}, {number 5 is recorded}, {number 6 is recorded}, {number 7 is recorded}, {number 8 is recorded}

Question

List the simple events associated with the given experiment. ​
As part of a quality-control procedure, eight circuit boards are checked, and the number of defectives is recorded.
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A) {number 0 is recorded}, {number 1 is recorded}, {number 2 is recorded}, {number 3 is recorded}, {number 4 is recorded}, {number 5 is recorded}, {number 6 is recorded}, {number 7 is recorded}, {number 8 is recorded}, {number 9 is recorded}, {number 10 is recorded}
B) Ø
C) {number 8 is recorded}
D) {number 0 is recorded}, {number 1 is recorded}, {number 2 is recorded}, {number 3 is recorded}, {number 4 is recorded}, {number 5 is recorded}, {number 6 is recorded}, {number 7 is recorded}, {number 8 is recorded}

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The experiment involves checking the number of defective items out of a total of 8 circuit boards. The simple events associated with this experiment are the different possible values for the number of defectives, ranging from 0 to 8, which are listed in choice D. Option A lists more than the simple events associated with the experiment, while option B lists none. Option C only lists a single simple event.

List the Simple Events Associated with the Given Experiment