The Counting Rule That Is Used for Counting the Number

question 29

Multiple Choice

The counting rule that is used for counting the number of experimental outcomes when n objects are selected from a set of N objects where order of selection is not important is called the

• A) counting rule for permutations.
• B) counting rule for combinations.
• C) counting rule for independent events.
• D) counting rule for multiple-step experiments.

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Definitions:

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