SOLUTION: how do i figure out when it says you wish to sample n=2 elements from a total of N=55 elements and then the question is: The probability that nay particular sample of 2 elements dr

Question 827360: how do i figure out when it says you wish to sample n=2 elements from a total of N=55 elements and then the question is: The probability that nay particular sample of 2 elements drawn from a total of 55 elements will be selected is _
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do i figure out when it says
you wish to sample n=2 elements from a total of N=55 elements and then the question is: 55C2 = (55*54)/(1*2) = 55*27 = 1485
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The probability that any particular sample of 2 elements drawn from a total of 55 elements will be selected is 1/1485
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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