The Tendency for People to Judge the Frequency or Likelihood

question 179

Multiple Choice

The tendency for people to judge the frequency or likelihood of an event by the ease with which they can imagine or mentally visualise it is known as the ____.

• A)representativeness heuristic
• B)anchoring and adjustment heuristic
• C)simulation heuristic
• D)confirmation bias

Understand the principles behind selecting charts for representing data over time or categories.

Comprehend the concepts underlying frequency polygons and histograms.

Assess the impact of utilizing too many features in graphical representations.

Understand the process of creating class intervals for organizing data.

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Definitions:

Federal Issue

A matter or problem under the jurisdiction of a federal government, concerning policies or laws that affect the entire country.

The Draft

The compulsory enlistment of individuals into the armed forces, often implemented during times of war or conflict.

Upper Class

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Enlistees

Individuals who voluntarily sign up for military service, particularly during times of war.