Determine Whether the Given Information Is Consistent with a Probability $P ( A ) = 0.1$

question 167

Essay

Determine whether the given information is consistent with a probability distribution. If not, say why.
​ $P ( A ) = 0.1$ ; $P ( B ) = 0.5$ ; $P ( A \cap B ) = 0.1$

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Definitions:

Effector

(1) A muscle or gland that contracts or secretes in direct response to nerve impulses. (2) In homeostasis, an organ or process that helps restore a steady state.

Set Point

A normal condition maintained by homeostatic mechanisms.

Steady State

A condition where the variables (such as concentration of substances) in a system remain constant over time despite ongoing processes that attempt to change them.

Homeostatic Response

The process by which organisms regulate internal conditions, such as temperature and pH, to maintain a stable internal environment.