Instruction 17-7
the Following Payoff Table Shows Profits Associated with a Set

question 104

Short Answer

Instruction 17-7
The following payoff table shows profits associated with a set of two alternatives under three possible events.
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \text { Event } & \text { Action A } & \text { Action B } \\\hline 1 & 1000 & 1200 \\2 & 500 & 700 \\3 & 300 & - 200\end{array}$$
-Referring to Instruction 17-8,what is the coefficient of variation for Action A?

Assess the implications of utilitarianism for public policy and morality.

Recognize criticisms of utilitarianism, including its approach to individual rights and equality.

Explore the distinction between rule consequentialism and act consequentialism.

Understand the importance of empirical investigation in ethical decision making according to utilarians.

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