What Is the Arithmetic Logic Unit

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Multiple Choice

What is the arithmetic logic unit?

• A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
• B) Interprets software instructions and literally tells the other hardware devices what to do, based on the software instructions
• C) A type of CPU that can recognize as many as 100 or more instructions, enough to carry out most computations directly
• D) Performs all arithmetic operations (for example, addition and subtraction) and all logic operations (such as sorting and comparing numbers)

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Definitions:

T Distribution

A type of probability distribution that is symmetric and bell-shaped but has heavier tails than the normal distribution, used especially in small sample analysis.

Degrees of Freedom

The count of distinct values or quantities that can change during an analysis while still adhering to all constraints.

Normal Distribution

This refers to a probability distribution characterized by its symmetry about the mean, highlighting that data closer to the mean are encountered more frequently than data far from the mean.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent pieces of information used in the calculation of a statistic, often representing the number of values free to vary.