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STA 112 Quantifying Uncertainty Objective Question

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In probability, an Event E is defined as:
Options
A Any process or action that produces an observation.
B The entire collection of all possible outcomes.
C Any subset of the sample space S.
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D An outcome that is guaranteed to occur.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Slide 5 states: 'Definition (Event) Any subset E of the sample space S.'

Hint

An event is a specific collection of outcomes within the broader set of all possibilities.

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