PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 36 of 60
If an experiment results in an event having a theoretical probability of exactly 1.0, what does this mathematically signify?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The event is absolutely certain to occur.
Explanation
In standard probability theory, a value of 0 means physical impossibility, while a value of exactly 1 represents absolute mathematical certainty that the event will happen.
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