7 Multiple Choice 2 points The counting rule that is used for counting the number of experimental outcomes when nobjects are selected from a set of Nobjects where order of selection is not important is called the counting rule for independent events counting rule for permutations. counting rule for multiple step experiments. counting rule for combinations

**Correct Answer: counting rule for combinations**The counting rule for combinations is used when selecting objects from a set of objects, and the order of selection does not matter.