Which of the following correctly describes experiments?
A) They are two random events, A and B, such that the probability of one event is not affected by the occurrence of the other event; therefore, P(A) = P(A|B).
B) They are different events that have no outcomes in common.
C) They are activities that result in one and only one of several clearly defined possible outcomes and that do not allow us to tell in advance which of these will prevail in any particular instance.
D) All of the above.
E) None of these.

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This choice provides the best definition of experiments, which involve a defined set of possible outcomes and uncertainty about which outcome will occur in any given instance. The other choices do not accurately describe experiments. Choice A describes independent events, while choice B describes mutually exclusive events. Choice D includes all of the options, but not all answers are correct.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes Experiments