Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Probability

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Probability Distribution?

• A) The probability of occurrence of a variable is assigned randomly.
• B) The maximum probability for any one outcome will be less than 1.
• C) The minimum probability for any one outcome will be greater than 0.
• D) The sum of all probabilities must be equal to 1.

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Definitions:

Non-Representative Sample

A sample that does not accurately reflect the broader population, potentially leading to biased results in research.

Control Group

In experimental research, the group that does not receive the treatment or intervention, serving as a comparison for measuring the effect of the treatment.

Experimenter Bias

The unintentional influence that a researcher can have on the results of a study, due to subjective expectations or desires regarding the outcome.

Self-Report Bias

A form of bias that occurs when respondents do not answer questions accurately due to misunderstanding, embarrassment, or deliberate falsehood.