An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134114217
Author: Richard J. Larsen, Morris L. Marx
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.2, Problem 32Q
Let A and B be any two
(a) the complement of their intersection is the union of their complements:
(b) the complement of their union is the intersection of their complements:
(These two results are known as DeMorgan's laws.)
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An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications (6th Edition)
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