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If the probability of occurrence of event A is not affected by the occurrence of event B, then A and B are said to be:
 
  A) mutually exclusive.
  B) statistically independent.
  C) collectively exhaustive.
  D) basic events.

Question 2

Dimensional characteristics, such as height, are an example of a:
 
  A) continuous random variable.
  B) discrete random variable.
  C) categorical random variable.
  D) any of the above



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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