Problem
N.Y. Lottery Numbers Come Up 9-1-1 on 9/11" was the headline of an article that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle (September 13, 2002). More than 5600 people had selected the sequence 9-1-1 on that date, many more than is typical for that sequence. A professor at the University of Buffalo is quoted as saying, "I'm a bit surprised, but I wouldn't characterize it as bi- zarre. It's randomness. Every number has the same chance of coming up."
a. The New York state lottery uses balls numbered 0-9 circulating in three separate bins. To select the win- ning sequence, one ball is chosen at random from each bin. What is the probability that the sequence 9-1-1 is the sequence selected on any particular day? (Hint: It may be helpful to think about the chosen sequence as a three-digit number.)
b. What approach (classical, relative frequency, or sub- jective) did you use to obtain the probability in Part (a)? Explain.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.