Chapter 14, Problem 44E

a)

To determine

To explain whether the correct in thinking that there’s a higher probability that the next card will be black than red.

Answer to Problem 44E

Correct.

Explanation of Solution

This thinking is correct. There are 42 cards will be left in the deck. Out of which 26 cards are black and only 16 are red. Hence, it makes sense.

b)

To determine

To explain whether this is an example of Law of Large numbers.

Answer to Problem 44E

No.

Explanation of Solution

In this example, there is no long run process. Therefore, it is not an example of the Law of Large Numbers.