Information theory is based upon a concern with what?

a. the intended communication was given the messages context
b. the statistical probability of what could have been communicated
c. the cryptoanalytic interpretation of messages
d. the computer-like processing abilities of humans


Answer: b. the statistical probability of what could have been communicated

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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