a) Let A and B be two events in a sample space, S. If AC B then A c B°. b) Let A and B be two events in a sample space, S. Then, P(AnB) < min{P(A), P(B)}. c) The following is a valid probability density function: -2 < x < 0 0 < x < 2 16 f(x) = 2-a otherwise.

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Q 53. Prove or Disprove: Prove or disprove by counterexample the following
statements.
Follow these steps:
• Write either 'TRUE’ or FALSE’ next to each statement.
• If True, then prove the statement using the tabular form and show each step with
justification.
• If False, then provide one clear counterexample and show the statement does not
hold.
a) Let A and B be two events in a sample space,
S. If A c B then A° C Bº.
b) Let A and B be two events in a sample space,
S. Then, P(AnB) < min{P(A), P(B)}.
c) The following is a valid probability density function:
-2 < x < 0
0 < x < 2
2-x
f(x) :
otherwise.
Transcribed Image Text:Q 53. Prove or Disprove: Prove or disprove by counterexample the following statements. Follow these steps: • Write either 'TRUE’ or FALSE’ next to each statement. • If True, then prove the statement using the tabular form and show each step with justification. • If False, then provide one clear counterexample and show the statement does not hold. a) Let A and B be two events in a sample space, S. If A c B then A° C Bº. b) Let A and B be two events in a sample space, S. Then, P(AnB) < min{P(A), P(B)}. c) The following is a valid probability density function: -2 < x < 0 0 < x < 2 2-x f(x) : otherwise.
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