Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The numbers 0.3,  0.4,  0.20.3,\;0.4,\;0.2 and 0.30.3 are listed as the probabilities of four elementary events of an experiment. Which statement correctly explains why this list is NOT a valid probability distribution? a) The total probability is less than 11. b) The probabilities should be written as common fractions, not decimals. c) The total probability is greater than 11. d) A valid distribution requires all events to be equally likely; here they are not.

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