For the two circumstances below, explain which type of
probability (empirical, subjective, theoretical) is being used to
make the prediction. If more than one type of probability is
involved, explain which elements of the process use which of the
methods.
a. A scientist studying ants builds an ant farm and maps the
routes they travel throughout the course of a week through careful
observation. Later the scientist uses these observations to
generate an interactive map of a natural environment that lists the
probability of finding ants in any given location at a particular
time.
b. A social scientist studying grocery store accessibility in a
city recruits a small sample of study volunteers and interviews
them about how far they travel for groceries. The researcher finds
in the study that people from higher-income neighborhoods travel
significantly less than people from low-income neighborhoods. Using
a statistical model, the researcher predicts that their sample has
a 95% chance of being a good reflection of the population, meaning
that the results of her study are reliable.
For the two circumstances below, explain which type of probability (empirical, subjective, theoretical) is being used to
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For the two circumstances below, explain which type of probability (empirical, subjective, theoretical) is being used to
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