Bayes' Theorem

question 23

Multiple Choice

Bayes' theorem

• A)can be used only for cases where conditional probabilities are unknown.
• B)cannot be used to calculate posterior probabilities.
• C)enables the use of sample information to revise prior probabilities.
• D)is useful for determining optimal decisions without requiring knowledge of probabilities of the states of nature.

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