15.A student who is graduating from a large college is randomly selected. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this probability statement:

p(J / N), where J represents the student getting a job,and N represents the student networking with local employers

The probability that a randomly selected student gets a job

The probability that a randomly selected student gets a job and networks with local employers

The probability that a randomly selected student gets a job given that the student networks with local employers

The probability that a randomly selected student networks with local employers given that the student gets a job

The probability that a randomly selected student gets a job or networks with local employers

16.Five students from this class are running a race.How many different ways arethere for the 5 students to get first, second, and third place?This question is an example of a _____________:

joint probability

conditional probability

combination

permutation

either/or probability

17.Five students from this class are running a race.How many different ways are there for the 5 students to get first,second, and third place?For this problem, what is N?

3

4

5

6

none of the above

18.Five students from this class are running a race.How many different ways are there for the 5 students to get first,second, and third place?For this problem, what is r?

3

4

5

6

none of the above