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tingc95

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Suppose you are interested in determining the likelihood of winning a state lottery by purchasing one ticket. Which of the following best describes this problem?
 a. This is a problem in probability.
  b. This is a problem in statistics.
  c. Neither A nor B
  d. Both A and B

Question 2

Suppose you are interested in determining the preferred candidate for governor of Michigan among registered voters in Mecosta County. Which of the following best describes this problem?
 a. This is a problem in probability.
  b. This is a problem in statistics.
  c. Neither A nor B
  d. Both A and B



dyrone

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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