Probability Theory Basics Quiz
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If a random variable can take on an infinite number of values, it is known as a:

  • Probability density function
  • Continuous random variable (correct)
  • Cumulative distribution function
  • Discrete random variable
  • What does it mean if the probability of an event (P(A)) equals zero?

  • Event A will almost definitely occur
  • There is a strong chance that event A will occur
  • Event A will almost definitely not occur (correct)
  • There is only a small chance that event A will occur
  • In probability theory, what is the sum of probabilities for all possible outcomes in a statistical experiment equal to?

  • The number of outcomes
  • Zero
  • One (correct)
  • The sample space
  • What is the probability of choosing a red marble from an urn with 10 marbles (2 red, 3 green, 5 blue) if one marble is randomly selected?

    <p>$2/10$ or $0.20$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the probability of an event expressed mathematically?

    <p>As a value between 0 and 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used in probability theory to describe a trial repeated multiple times to get a set of outcomes?

    <p>Random Experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of probability theory, what is a set of outcomes that forms a subset of the sample space called?

    <p>Event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of event in probability theory is affected by other events?

    <p>Dependent Event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formal concept in probability theory used to describe the likelihood of the occurrence of an event?

    <p>Probability Distributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of events in probability theory cannot take place at the same time?

    <p>Mutually Exclusive Events</p> Signup and view all the answers

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