- Using the material youve learned so far and the reading Inductive Reasoning Part 1, explain the difference between a sound argument and a cogent argument. Give an example of each.
- To the best of your ability, explain the difference between certainty and objectively probable. Give examples.
- Explain the difference between probabilities and statistics and how one is used to inform the other. Give examples.
- In your own words, explain the difference between inductive and deductive logic.
- Using the video, Why Probability is Important, list five reasons to study probability theory. Choose two of these reasons and explain why each is either a compelling reason for you or not a compelling reason for you.
- To the best of your ability, explain the difference between the classical and logical interpretations of probability.
- In your own words and to the best of your ability, explain a significant problem for the classical interpretation of probability. (I am not looking for a technical, mathematical answer here. Feel free to explain the problem in informal terms using examples if you need to.)
- Using the video, Probability The Logical Interpretation, explain the concept of conditional probability.
- In your own words, what is the benefit of the frequency interpretation of probability over the other two covered in this unit?
- Choose one of the objections to the frequency interpretation of probability and explain it in your own words.
