The social origins of third order probability theory were
A) annuity policies of merchants in the 17ᵗʰ century
B) tracking demographics of birth and death of state populations
C) polling predictions in the 20ᵗʰ century
D) a, b, c,
E) none of the above

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Third-order probability theory, like many statistical methods, has roots in various practical applications over time, including annuity policies of merchants in the 17th century, tracking demographics of birth and death of state populations, and polling predictions in the 20th century. Each of these applications contributed to the development and refinement of probability theory as a tool for understanding and predicting outcomes in complex systems.

The Social Origins of Third Order Probability Theory Were