A Market Research Team Compiled the Following Discrete Probability Distribution

question 18

Multiple Choice

A market research team compiled the following discrete probability distribution on the number of sodas the average adult drinks each day.In this distribution, x represents the number of sodas which an adult drinks. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \boldsymbol { x } & \mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { x } ) \\\hline 0 & 0.30 \\\hline 1 & 0.10 \\\hline 2 & 0.50 \\\hline 3 & 0.10 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The standard deviation of x is _______________.

• A)1.04
• B)0.89
• C)1.40
• D)1.02
• E).588

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Definitions:

Ileum

The final and longest segment of the small intestine, where absorption of nutrients and minerals is completed.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver that stores bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine to aid in digestion.

Gastric Glands

Glands located in the stomach lining that secrete gastric juice including hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes.

Gastric Juices

Gastric juices refer to the mixture of acid and digestive enzymes produced by the stomach to break down food as part of the digestion process.