Question

Which of the following show an element of the sample space for shooting 2 free throws in basketball? (X = Make, O = Miss)

A. XX
B. OO
C. XO
D. OX

Answer 1

Each choice show an element of the sample space for shooting 2 free throws in basketball.

A. XX - the 2 free throws made the basket
B. OO - the 2 free throws missed the basket
C. XO - 1st free throw made the basket, 2nd free throw missed it.
D. OX - 1st free throw missed the basket, 2nd free throw made it.