Three Candidates for the Presidency of a University's Student Union

question 16

Essay

Three candidates for the presidency of a university's student union, Alice, Brenda and Cameron, are to address a student forum. The forum's organiser is to select the order in which the candidates will give their speeches, and must do so in such a way that each possible order is equally likely to be selected.
a. What is the random experiment?
b. List the simple events in the sample space.
c. Assign probabilities to the simple events.
d. What is the probability that Cameron will speak first?
e. What is the probability that one of the women will speak first?
f. What is the probability that Alice will speak before Cameron does?

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Definitions:

Six Core

This term is too vague without additional context; thus, no definition can be provided unless more specific information is available. NO.

Critical Thinking Skills

The ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking to logically question ideas and assumptions rather than accepting them at face value.

Positive Disposition

A tendency to maintain a hopeful and optimistic attitude, often leading to positive outcomes.

Micromanager

A manager or supervisor who excessively controls or oversees the work of their subordinates, often in a detailed and invasive manner.