Which of the following is an example of a cumulative probability?
A)The chance of being infected with a sexually transmitted disease by the 10th independent encounter.
B)The chance of first becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease during the 10th encounter.
C)The total percentage of encounters resulting in the spread of a sexually transmitted disease.
D)All of the above.

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A cumulative probability refers to the likelihood of an event occurring over a series of independent trials or encounters, which is represented by a cumulative distribution function. Choice A represents the probability of being infected by the 10th independent encounter, which is a cumulative probability. Choices B and C do not represent cumulative probabilities because they refer to specific encounters or a total percentage, respectively.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Cumulative