According to the Availability Heuristic, We Often Estimate the Frequency

question 82

Multiple Choice

According to the availability heuristic, we often estimate the frequency of an event by:

• A)using available data from either the government or other organizations.
• B)how much we enjoyed the event.
• C)the degree to which the event resembles stereotypical members of a category.
• D)the ease with which we can recall relevant examples.

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Definitions:

Double-Precision Expression

A term describing a type of floating-point arithmetic that uses double the number of bits than single-precision, offering greater precision and range.

Modulus

A mathematical operation that finds the remainder when one integer is divided by another.

Remainder Operator

An operator in programming that returns the remainder left over when one operand is divided by a second operand.

Operand

An entity on which operators perform operations, including values, variables, and expressions.