There are two possible outcomes that are even numbers (2, 4) out of a total of four possible outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4) when rolling a fair 4-sided die. Therefore, the probability of landing on an even number is:
1. Classic probability method: P(even number) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes = 2/4 = 0.5.
2. Relative frequency method: P(even number) = Frequency of even numbers / Total number of rolls = 2/4 = 0.5.
3. Subjective probability method: P(even number) = Personal belief or intuition = 0.5.
4. Axiomatic probability method: P(even number) = Properties of a fair die = 0.5.
What is the probability, expressed using any of the four methods, that it will land on. an even number?
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