Which of the following is an example of a probabilistic claim?
A)Democracies are less likely to repress their citizens than autocracies.
B)The Arab-Israeli conflict is probably one of the most pernicious rivalries in history.
C)Terrorist attacks target civilians.
D)The number of interstate wars has decreased since the end of World War II.

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A probabilistic claim suggests that something is likely or unlikely rather than stating it as an absolute fact. Choice A ("Democracies are less likely to repress their citizens than autocracies.") is an example of a probabilistic claim because it uses the term "less likely," indicating a probability rather than a certainty.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Probabilistic