The Local Amusement Park Was Interested in the Average Wait

question 55

Multiple Choice

The local amusement park was interested in the average wait time at their most popular roller coaster at the peak park time (2 p.m.) . They selected 13 patrons and had them get in line between 2 and 3 p.m. Each was given a stopwatch to record the time they spent in line. The times recorded were as follows (in minutes; mean = 114.15) : 118, 124, 108, 116, 99, 120, 148, 118, 119, 121, 45, 130, 118.
What is the standard deviation?

• A) 103
• B) 23.62
• C) 557.97
• D) 128.8
• E) 115

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Definitions:

Perceptual Biases

Psychological tendencies that cause the misinterpretation or distortion of a sensory stimulus or judgment.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Normative Influence

The impact of societal norms and expectations on an individual's behavior, often leading to conformity.

Informational Influence

The effect of others' opinions and knowledge on an individual's own attitudes, beliefs, and actions, based on the desire to be correct.