If a Dime Is Tossed Four Times and Comes Up

question 55

Multiple Choice

If a dime is tossed four times and comes up tails all four times, the probability of heads on the fifth trial is

• A)smaller than the probability of tails
• B)larger than the probability of tails
• C)1/2
• D)1/32

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Definitions:

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body is programmed to maintain weight around a biological predetermined point, influencing appetite and metabolism.

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