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section 5.1 homework
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question 17
identify the type of probability (classical, empirical, or subjective) used in the following statements.
(a) the probability of drawing an ace from a standard deck of cards is 1/13.
(b) based on the department of public safety, 75% of all car crashes is due to driver error.
(c) im 100% confident that you will win the match.

Explanation:

(a) In a standard deck of 52 cards, there are 4 aces. The probability $\frac{4}{52}=\frac{1}{13}$ is based on equal - likelihood of outcomes, so it's classical probability.
(b) The 75% figure for car crashes due to driver error is based on data collected by the Department of Public Safety, so it's empirical probability.
(c) Saying 100% confident that someone will win the match is based on personal belief or judgment, so it's subjective probability.

Answer:

(a) Classical
(b) Empirical
(c) Subjective