In the application of Bayes' theorem the sample information is combined with prior probabilities to obtain ___________________ probabilities.
A)Utility
B)Maximax
C)Posterior
D)Pre-posterior

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Bayes' theorem involves combining the prior probabilities with sample information to obtain updated probabilities, which are referred to as posterior probabilities. Therefore, the correct choice is C) Posterior. Choices A, B, and D are not applicable in Bayes' theorem.

In the Application of Bayes' Theorem the Sample Information Is