6.4 Probability

For the following, indicate how you could estimate the probability (classical; relative frequency; subjective) in these situations. (Note: You are not asked to compute the probability.)

1. The probability that a given UniSC student lives in Nambour.
   Classical approach. Relative frequency approach. Subjective approach.
2. The probability that a given Nambour resident is a UniSC student.
   
   Classical approach. Relative frequency approach. Subjective approach.
3. The probability that Labor wins the next federal election.
   
   Classical approach. Relative frequency approach. Subjective approach.
4. The probability that you will throw a dart and hit the bullseye.
   
   Classical approach. Relative frequency approach. Subjective approach.
5. The probability that a roulette wheel spins a \(33\).
   
   Classical approach. Relative frequency approach. Subjective approach.
6. Explain the difference between the meaning of the first two statements.

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