Sample Space

The Set containing all possible Outcomes. Denoted as $S$ or $\Omega$

Example

Sample space of rolling a dice is: $S=\{1,2,3,4,5,6\}$

Example Question

Question

Describe the sample space of an insect that can lay 1-3 eggs with each egg being either male or female.

Soln

$$S=\{\{M,M,M\},\{M,M,F\},\{M,F,F\},\{F,F,F\},\{M,M\},\{M,F\},\{F,F\},\{M\},\{F\}\}$$