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STA 112 Quantifying Uncertainty Objective Question
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Which of the following best describes an Event E in probability theory?
Options
A A specific outcome of an experiment.
B The sample space itself.
C Any subset E of the sample space S.
Correct Answer
D The numerical probability assigned to an outcome.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Slide 5 states, 'Definition (Event): Any subset E of the sample space S. An event E occurs if the actual outcome of the experiment lies in E.'

Hint

An event is a collection of outcomes, not necessarily a single one, and is always part of the sample space.

Question Info

Course: STA 112
Topic: Quantifying Uncertainty
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 32 of 112
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