To compute the probability of one team winning against another in a sporting event, the theory of probability that would normally be used is the:
A) Classical (a priori) theory.
B) Conditional theory.
C) Subjectivist theory.
D) Relativist theory.
E) Relative frequency theory.

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The subjectivist theory of probability is often used in sports to estimate the likelihood of an outcome based on personal judgment or expert opinion, rather than purely on historical data or fixed probabilities.

To Compute the Probability of One Team Winning Against Another