Let us be systematic in setting this scenario up for analysis: We first describe an experiment, then the event, and then use the relevant formula:
- First, the experiment: select a participant who used the new acne cream (since this is what is "given").
- Next, the event: E = the event that the participant reported improved skin.
- N = Sample size = 1200 (the number of participants who used the cream)
- Frequency of E, fr(E) = number of times E occurs = number of participants reporting improved skin = 800.
Now we use the formula:
Estimated probability of E | = |
fr(E)
N | = |
800
1200 | = 2/3. |
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