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Which is more likely?

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Scav828 11/10/24
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  • 1
    26.5%
  • 2
    44.1%
  • Equally likely
    29.4%
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Here is the scenario:

Linda is 31 years old, single, outspoken, and very bright. She majored in philosophy. As a student, she was deeply concerned with issues of discrimination and social justice, and also participated in anti-nuclear demonstrations. Which is more probable? 1) Linda is a bank teller; or 2) Linda is a bank teller and is active in the feminist movement.

Why?

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Since 1. is a very specific type of person, while 2 is more common.

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0 Reply 11/10/24

I feel as though you may have your numbers backwards here? Idk it just seems weird to call a bank teller a specific type of person

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Reply to: Scav828

Oops yeah, I did. I thought the entire thing was 1. pretty much

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0 Reply 11/11/24

Probability is conjunctive.

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1 Reply 11/10/24

Both answers are correct. If she is more "aware" she may be an "active feminist", although if you work in a place like a bank, activism (of any kind) will be frowned upon by coworkers and clients. Bank employees are specific - often cold in manners. Clients will not like controversy, the bank will not want to have a problem. Private life and work are two different things, although in such matters she can "cross the borders". Another issue - where does Linda live? Where is she from? How does she feel at work?

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0 Reply 11/10/24

Hmm assume she is in Minnesota because im thirsty and want a small amount of sprite and she is content at work but not fulfilled like every bank teller ever

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