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 from which one may not predict, in advance, which of these outcomes will prevail in any particular instance.
D) They are different events that have different outcomes.

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Experiments are activities that result in one and only one of several clearly defined possible outcomes, and from which one may not predict, in advance, which of these outcomes will prevail in any particular instance. This definition captures the idea of an experiment as a controlled test of a hypothesis, where the outcomes of the experiment are unpredictable and depend on factors that are being manipulated or observed. Options A, B, and D do not accurately capture this idea.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes Experiments