Which of the Following Represents an Empirical Probability

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an empirical probability?

• A) The probability of tossing a head on a coin is 0.5.
• B) The probability of rolling a 2 on a single die is one in six.
• C) A skier believes she has a 0.10 chance of winning a gold medal.
• D) Based on past observation, a manager believes there is a three-in-five chance of retaining an employee for at least one year.

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Definitions:

United States Census

A nationwide survey conducted every ten years in the United States to collect demographic, economic, and housing data about the population.

Racial Categories

Socially constructed classifications of humans based on physical traits, ancestry, or genetics, often used to distinguish and segregate people.

Racial Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about specific racial groups that are often inaccurate and harmful, contributing to prejudice and discrimination.

American Anthropology

A branch of anthropology focused on the cultural, social, and biological aspects of human beings, emphasizing fieldwork and cross-cultural studies in the Americas.