The Founding of Probability Theory Is Popularly Credited to

question 12

Multiple Choice

The founding of probability theory is popularly credited to

• A) the Chevalier de Mere
• B) Sir Francis Galton
• C) Karl Pearson
• D) Blaise Pascal

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Definitions:

Probability

An indicator of how probable an event is to happen, represented by a numerical value ranging from 0 to 1.

Probability

The likelihood or chance that a particular event will happen, quantifiable as a value between zero (impossible) and one (certain).

Independent

Pertains to variables or events that are not influenced or affected by each other.

P(A ∪ B)

The likelihood that either event A or event B, or both, will happen.