Indicate whether classical, empirical, or subjective probability should be used
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Question
Indicate whether classical, empirical, or subjective probability should be used to determine each of the following probabilities. a) The probability that two coins will land on heads. b) The probability that there will be at least 15 tropical storms this summer. c) The probability that a certain model will win the beauty contest. d) The probability that a certain actor will win the award. a) "The probability that two coins will land on heads" is an example of which type of probability? Subjective Classical Empirical b) The probability that there will be at least 15 tropical storms this summer" is an example of which type of probability? Classical Empirical Subjective c) The probability that a certain model will win the beauty contest" is an example of which type of probability? Subjective Empirical Classical d) "The probability that a certain actor will win the award" is an example of which type of probability? Subjective Classical EmpiricalExplanation / Answer
Answer:
First we see the definitions of these three types of probabilities.
(a) The Probability that two coins will land on head : Classical
(b) The probability that there will be atleast 15 tropical storms : Subjective
(c) The probability that certain model will win the contest : Subjective
(d) The probabolity that certain actor will win the award : Subjective.