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Verbal and numerical expressions of probability: 'it's a fifty-fifty chance'

Authors :
de Bruin, Wandi Bruine
Fischhoff, Baruch
Millstein, Susan G.
Halpern-Felsher, Bonnie L.
Source :
Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes. Jan, 2000, Vol. 81 Issue 1, p115, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Issues concerning the use of verbal and numerical phrases, such as 'fifty-fifty chance,' when estimating risks are discussed in relation to how epistemic uncertainty is expressed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Probabilities -- Psychological aspects
Risk assessment -- Psychological aspects
Verbal ability -- Research
Business
Business, general
Human resources and labor relations
Psychology and mental health

Details

ISSN :
07495978
Volume :
81
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.62198197

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