1.4 - Continued Challenges in Measuring Risk
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What is objective risk?
💡 Hint: Think about risks that can be quantified.
Give an example of subjective risk.
💡 Hint: Consider personal feelings about safety.
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What is objective risk?
💡 Hint: Recall Lord Kelvin's quote about measurement.
True or False: Subjective risk is based solely on statistical data.
💡 Hint: Think about how people might feel about risks differently.
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You are tasked with developing a safety campaign for a railway track with high accident rates. Describe how you would approach measuring the risk and addressing public perception.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between data and public understanding.
Design a study that seeks to compare perceived risks of different transportation methods (e.g., public transport, biking, driving) against actual safety measures. What methods would you use?
💡 Hint: Consider utilizing data visualization to present comparisons effectively.
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