True or False
The value for a probability can never be less than zero, unless you have made a computational error.
True
True. In the context of probability, the probability of an event occurring is a value between 0 and 1. A probability of 0 means that the event is impossible, while a probability of 1 means that the event is certain to happen.
To calculate probabilities, you often use the formula:
Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes)
This formula ensures that the probability is always a value between 0 and 1. The numerator, which represents the number of favorable outcomes, cannot be negative. The denominator, which represents the total number of possible outcomes, cannot be negative or zero either. Therefore, it is not possible for the value of probability to be less than 0, unless you have made a mistake in your calculations.