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 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 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 important is called permutation. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B (combination) is used when order of selection is not important, and option C (multiple step experiment) is not relevant to counting rules. Option D (None of these alternatives is correct) is incorrect, as option A (permutation) is the correct answer.

The Counting Rule That Is Used for Counting the Number