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The sum of the probabilities in a probability distribution is ____________?less than 001greater than 1

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The sum of the probabilities in a probability distribution is 1

Explanation

What to find? The sum of the probabilities in a probability distribution

A probability distribution is a collection of probabilities that defines the likelihood of observing all the various outcomes of an even experiment.

The following conditions need to be met for a probability distribution

1. Each probability in the distribution must be of a value between 0 and 1

2. Sum of all the probabilities distribution must be equal to 1

Hence, the sum of the probabilities in a probability distribution is 1

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