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This document contains 6 questions from a probability and stochastic processes assignment covering topics like: - Describing sample spaces and events for experiments involving transmitting bits over a channel - Calculating probabilities of events based on classifications of parts and defects in chips - Determining the number of ways people can line up on a bus given different constraints - Using conditional probabilities and Venn diagrams to analyze relationships between events - Computing probabilities of defective chips being selected from a lot where some percentage are defective

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This document contains 6 questions from a probability and stochastic processes assignment covering topics like: - Describing sample spaces and events for experiments involving transmitting bits over a channel - Calculating probabilities of events based on classifications of parts and defects in chips - Determining the number of ways people can line up on a bus given different constraints - Using conditional probabilities and Venn diagrams to analyze relationships between events - Computing probabilities of defective chips being selected from a lot where some percentage are defective

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Communication and Information Engineering Program

Probability and Stochastic Processes (CIE 327)


Summer 2023
Assignment 1(Probability and Counting Techniques)

Question 1:

Three bits are transmitted over a digital communication channel. Each bit is either
distorted or received without distortion. Let denote the event that the ith bit is
distorted, i = 1,2,3.
(a) Describe the sample space for this experiment.
(b) Are the Ai's mutually exclusive?
(c) Describe the outcomes in each of the following events: , , ∩ ∩ ,
( ∩ ) .

Question 2:

Samples of a cast aluminum part are classified on basis of surface finish (in micro-
inches) and edge finish. The results of 100 parts are summarized as follows:

Let A denote the event that a sample has excellent surface finish and let B denote the
event that a sample has excellent edge finish. Determine the number of samples in B',
A' ∩ B, A B.

Question 3:

The probability that an integrated circuit chip will have defective etching is 0.06, the
probability it will have a crack defect is 0.03, and the probability that it will have both
defects is 0.02.
(a) What is the probability that a newly manufactured chip will have either an
etching or a crack defect?
(b) What is the probability that a newly manufactured chip will have neither defect?
Communication and Information Engineering Program
Probability and Stochastic Processes (CIE 327)
Summer 2023
Assignment 1(Probability and Counting Techniques)

Question 4:

In how many ways can 6 people be lined up to get on a bus,


(a) if 3 specific persons insist on following each other?
(b) if 2 specific persons refuse to follow each other?

Question 5:

(a) Suppose that P(A|B) = 0.4 and P(B) = 0.5. Determine ( ) ( )


(b) If P(A|B) = 1, does this imply that A = B ? Draw a Venn diagram to explain your
answer.
(c) Suppose that P(A|B) = 0.2 , P(A|B') = 0.3 and P(B) = 0.8. Determine P(A) and P(B|A).
(d) Suppose A and B are mutually exclusive events. Construct a Venn diagram that
contains the three events A, B and C such that P(A|C) = 1 and P(B|C) = 0.

Question 6:

A lot of 100 semi-conductor chips contains 20 that are defective. Two chips are
selected randomly. What is the probability that
(a) the first one selected is defective?
(b) the second one selected is defective given that the first one was defective?
(c) both are defective?
(d) the second one is defective?
(e) the first one selected was defective given that the second one is defective?
(f) How does the answer to part (b) change if chips were replaced prior to the next
selection?

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