Probability and Stats - Show the Sample Space

Join the discussion
Ask a follow-up here, or get your own question answered by working scientists, mathematicians and engineers — people, not an autocomplete.
Real named experts · corrections over time · the nuance an AI answer skips
1 reply · 2K views
Of Mike and Men
Messages
53
Reaction score
3

Homework Statement



An assembly line is observed until items of both types—good (G) items and items not meeting specification (N)—are observed. Show the sample space.

Homework Equations


Let G be Good
Let N be Not Good

The Attempt at a Solution


S = {GN, GGN, GG...N, GG..., NG, NNG, NN...G, NN...}

I'm not sure if this represents the sample space. I realize the sample space is essentially infinite, but I'm not sure if I've accomplished the task of showing the sample space. I also am not sure if I am missing anything or misunderstanding the question.

Thanks.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Of Mike and Men said:

Homework Statement



An assembly line is observed until items of both types—good (G) items and items not meeting specification (N)—are observed. Show the sample space.

Homework Equations


Let G be Good
Let N be Not Good

The Attempt at a Solution


S = {GN, GGN, GG...N, GG..., NG, NNG, NN...G, NN...}

I'm not sure if this represents the sample space. I realize the sample space is essentially infinite, but I'm not sure if I've accomplished the task of showing the sample space. I also am not sure if I am missing anything or misunderstanding the question.

Thanks.

Yes, that is the sample space.