The counting rule that is used for counting the number of experimental outcomes when n objects are selected from a set of N objects where order of selection is not important is called
A)permutation
B)combination
C)multiple step experiment
D)None of these alternatives is correct.

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The counting rule used for this scenario is combination, since order of selection is not important. Permutation is used when the order of selection matters. Multiple step experiment refers to a scenario where multiple events are happening in series, so it is not applicable here.

The Counting Rule That Is Used for Counting the Number