Consider the Experiment of Tossing a Fair Coin Three Times

question 137

Multiple Choice

Consider the experiment of tossing a fair coin three times and observing the number of heads that result (X = number of heads) .What is the standard deviation for this distribution?

• A)1.5
• B)1.22
• C)0.75
• D)0.87

---

Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, essential for connecting different parts of the brain and controlling functions like sleep and respiration.

Medulla

An essential part of the brainstem involved in regulating breathing, heart rate, and other autonomic functions.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that is involved in experiencing emotions, particularly fear, and storing emotional memories.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons in the brainstem that is involved in regulating wakefulness, sleep, and attention.