Which of the following statements regarding probability is always corr

europaparksn

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2021-11-14

Which of the following statements regarding probability is always correct?
a. A probability can range from 0 to 1.
b. A probability close to 0 means the event is not likely to happen.
c. A probability close to 1 means the event is likely to happen.
d. all of the above are correct.

Answer & Explanation

Traidnew

Traidnew

Beginner2021-11-15Added 14 answers

Step 1
An event's probability is a numerical representation of the likelihood that the event will occur.
An event that is certain to happen has a probability of 1.
An event that cannot happen has a probability of 0.
If there is a chance that an event can happen, then its probability is between 0 and 1.
The formula provides the probability of an event:
P(E)=favourable outcomesTotal possible outcomes
(a) A probability can range from 0 and 1.
Example: Determine the probability that a 3 will appear on a rolled die.
Total possible outcomes are: {1.2.3.4,5,6)=6
Favourable outcomes: {3}
Probability of rolling a3 is:
P(3on a die)=16=0.1667
This probability value is between 0 and 1,
Step 2
(b) A probability close to 0 means the event is not likely to happen:
An event is not likely to happen, means that there is a 50% chance for that event to happen. An unlikely event would have a probability between 0 and 12. Example: It is unlikely to rain tomorrow i.e., it may or may not rain tomorrow. The probability of such occurrences will be closer to 0.
(c) A probability close to 1 means the events likely to happen.
A likely event would have a probability between 12 and 1 (closer to 1)
Everything stated above is true.

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