Suppose That 10 Sophomores Enter a Belching Contest and That

question 42

Multiple Choice

Suppose that 10 sophomores enter a belching contest and that their respective skill levels are approximately the same.Six of the entrants are female and two of those are engineering majors.Three of the men are engineers.What is the probability that the winner will be either female or majoring in something other than engineering?

• A)0.10
• B)0.30
• C)0.70
• D)0.90

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Definitions:

Bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Anchoring And Adjustment

A cognitive bias in which an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (anchor) to make subsequent judgments or decisions.

Availability

The state of being readily obtainable or accessible when needed or desired.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives onto someone else.