Consider the following sample of three measurements {4,8,13}.Which of the following distinct resamples is least likely to occur?
A){4,8,13}
B){8,8,8}
C){4,4,13}
D){4,8,8}
E)All distinct resamples are equally likely.

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Resampling with replacement means each element has an equal chance of being selected for each draw. The probability of drawing the same number three times in a row (as in choice B) is lower than drawing a combination of different numbers or repeating just one or two numbers in the sample.

Consider the Following Sample of Three Measurements {4,8,13}