Question

Interpret each of the following probability statements, using the frequentist interpretation of probability.

(a) The probability of being dealt a pocket pair in Texas hold'em is 0.059.

(b). If a balanced dime is tossed three times, the probability that it will come up heads all three times is 0.125.

Short answer

Part (a) A packet pair will be dealt with a certain number of times.

Part (b) There will be a number of times when heads appear all three times.

Step-by-step solution

Part (a) Step 1. Given information.

The given statement is:

Interpret each of the following probability statements, using the frequentist interpretation of probability.

"The probability of being dealt a pocket pair in Texas hold'em is 0.059".

Part (a) Step 2. Interpret the probability statement, using the frequentist interpretation of probability. 

"The probability of being dealt a pocket pair in Texas hold'em is 0.059".

This means that if you play this game a lot, you'll get better at it.

According to the frequentist interpretation of probability, a packet pair will be dealt with a certain number of times.

Part (b) Step 1. Find the frequentist interpretation of probability, if the probability of a balanced dime is tossed three times.

"If a balanced dime is tossed three times, the probability that it will come up heads all three times is 0.125".

According to the frequentist interpretation of probability, if the same experiment is performed a large number of times, there will be a number of times where heads appear all three times.