Conceptually, Probability May Be Defined as ______

question 59

Multiple Choice

Conceptually, probability may be defined as ______.

• A) the total number of possible outcomes divided by the total number of events
• B) the total number of possible outcomes
• C) the likelihood of the occurrence of a particular outcome of an event given all possible outcomes
• D) the number of ways an outcome can occur plus the number of ways an outcome cannot occur

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Definitions:

Twins

Siblings born simultaneously from the same pregnancy, which can be identical (monozygotic) or fraternal (dizygotic).

Zygote

An ovum that has been fertilized by a sperm and thus contains a full complement of 46 chromosomes, half from the mother and half from the father.

Prenatal Deprivation

Prenatal Deprivation involves the lack or insufficiency of necessary nutrients, care, or emotional support to the fetus during pregnancy, which can result in developmental issues.

Cognitive Deficits

Shortcomings or impairments in cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.