The fact that probabilities are proportions means that they:
A)have to be larger than one
B)can't be lower than zero or more than one
C)can't be lower than zero or more than .05
D)can be either a positive or a negative number

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Probabilities are ratios of the number of desired outcomes to the total number of outcomes. Therefore, the probabilities can't be lower than zero (when there are no desired outcomes) or more than one (when all the outcomes are desired).

The Fact That Probabilities Are Proportions Means That They