Question

1. classify each statement as an example of classical probability, empirical probability, or subjective probability.

a. the probability that a person will watch the 6 oclock evening news is 0.15.
b. the probability of winning at a chuck - a - luck game is \\(\frac{5}{36}\\).
c. the probability that a bus will be in an accident on a specific run is about 6%.
d. the probability of getting a royal flush when five cards are selected at random is \\(\frac{1}{649740}\\).

Explanation:

a. This probability is based on observed data or surveys of people's news-watching habits, which fits empirical probability.
b. This probability is calculated from the fixed, equally likely outcomes of the Chuck-a-Luck game, which is classical probability.
c. This probability comes from historical data on bus accident rates for similar runs, so it is empirical probability.
d. This probability is derived from counting all possible 5-card hands and the number of royal flushes (equally likely outcomes), so it is classical probability.

Answer:

a. Empirical probability
b. Classical probability
c. Empirical probability
d. Classical probability