Which of the following statements in NOT true?
A)the marginal probability uses the total possible outcomes in the denominator
B)the union probability is the probability of X or Y occurring.
C)the joint probability uses the probability of X in the denominator
D)the conditional probability uses subtotal of the possible outcomes in denominator

Question

Which of the following statements in NOT true? 
A)the marginal probability uses the total possible outcomes in the denominator
B)the union probability is the probability of X or Y occurring.
C)the joint probability uses the probability of X in the denominator
D)the conditional probability uses subtotal of the possible outcomes in denominator

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The joint probability uses the probabilities of both X and Y in the denominator, not just X. Therefore, statement C is not true.

Which of the Following Statements in NOT True