An example of the classical approach to probability would be:
A)the estimate of number of defective parts based on previous production data.
B)your estimate of the probability of a pop quiz in class on a given day.
C)the annual estimate of the number of deaths of persons age 45.
D)the outcomes in a card game.

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The classical approach to probability involves calculating the number of possible outcomes that satisfy a condition and dividing it by the total number of possible outcomes. The outcomes in a card game can be easily enumerated, making it an example of the classical approach to probability. A, B, and C do not involve determining the number of possible outcomes and are not examples of the classical approach.

An Example of the Classical Approach to Probability Would Be