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Sample Space

Definition: In probability theory, a sample space refers to the set of all possible outcomes or events in a specific experiment or situation.

Sense 1 (Probability Theory):
Noun: The set of all possible outcomes or events in a specific experiment or situation, used for calculating probabilities.

Example Sentence:
- When rolling a fair six-sided die, the sample space consists of the numbers 1 to 6.
- The sample space for flipping a coin is {Heads, Tails}.

Sense 2 (General):
Noun: A general term referring to a collection of sample points or possible outcomes in various contexts.

Example Sentence:
- In genetics, a sample space is the set of all possible genotypes resulting from a particular cross.

Sense 3 (Statistics):
Noun: The set of all possible values that a statistical analysis is concerned with.

Example Sentence:
- When conducting a survey, the sample space would be the range of responses for each question.

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