If a and B Are Mutually Exclusive Events,with P(A)= 0

question 120

Multiple Choice

If A and B are mutually exclusive events,with P(A) = 0.20 and P(B) = 0.30,then the probability that both events will occur simultaneously is:

• A)0.50
• B)0.06
• C)0
• D)None of these choices.

Understand the characteristics and requirements of Poisson and bivariate distributions.

Apply Poisson distribution in different real-world contexts.

Compute and interpret standard deviations in probabilistic models.

Analyze the probability of events in continuous time intervals.

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