The frequency table describes the distribution of birds viewed by a bird watching group. $$\begin{array} { r | r }
\text { bird } & \text { frequency } \
\hline \text { wren } & 5 \
\text { crow } & 5 \
\text { hawk } & 1 \
\text { goose } & 12 \
\text { bluejay } & 4
\end{array}$$ Estimate the probability that the group will see a hawk on the next bird watching trip.
A)0.037
B)0.038
C)0.034
D)0.222

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The frequency table describes the distribution of birds viewed by a bird watching group. $$\begin{array} { r | r } 
\text { bird } & \text { frequency } \
\hline \text { wren } & 5 \
\text { crow } & 5 \
\text { hawk } & 1 \
\text { goose } & 12 \
\text { bluejay } & 4
\end{array}$$ Estimate the probability that the group will see a hawk on the next bird watching trip.
A)0.037
B)0.038
C)0.034
D)0.222

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total number of birds observed is 5 (wren) + 5 (crow) + 1 (hawk) + 12 (goose) + 4 (bluejay) = 27. The probability of seeing a hawk is the frequency of hawks (1) divided by the total number of birds (27), which is approximately 0.037.

The Frequency Table Describes the Distribution of Birds Viewed by a Bird