Interpret a Probability of 0

question 43

Essay

Interpret a probability of 0.002 of an event occurring in terms of odds (one in some value, such as 1/10)and being a significant or not a significant event.

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Definitions:

The Federalist

Collection of eighty-five essays that appeared in the New York press in 1787–1788 in support of the Constitution; written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay and published under the pseudonym “Publius.”

Popular Self-Government

A system in which the general public has the power to govern themselves, usually through elected representatives.

Central Authority

The governing body or entity at the highest level of an organization or state, with overarching control or direction.

Small Communities

Groups of people living in a defined geographic area, typically characterized by a sense of intimacy, shared values, and mutual support among members.