PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 41 of 60
What does the statistical term 'Sample Space' formally refer to in a probability experiment?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The complete, exhaustive set of all mathematically possible outcomes.
Explanation
The sample space (usually denoted by 'S') is mathematically defined as the complete set encompassing every single possible outcome that could occur in a specific probability experiment.
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