Which of the Following Is a Good Estimate of the Probability

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a good estimate of the probability of lung cancer for a typical American adult?

• A) the incidence of lung cancer among U.S.adults
• B) the average number of U.S.adults who died from lung cancer in 2013
• C) the relative frequency of lung cancer among U.S.adults
• D) All of the above

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