To say that the base rate of Americans with depression is 5 percent, whereas the base rate of having the first name "John" is 20 percent, it means that
A) it is more likely for an American to be depressed than to be named John
B)it is less likely for an American to be depressed than to be named John
C) the likelihood of meeting a depressed person named John is about one in five
D) the probability that John and Kate are both depressed is very high

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The base rate of Americans with depression (5%) is lower than the base rate of having the first name "John" (20%), indicating it is less likely for an American to be depressed than to be named John.

To Say That the Base Rate of Americans with Depression