The Numbers of Hours Worked on Homework (Per Week) by 400

question 17

Multiple Choice

The numbers of hours worked on homework (per week) by 400 statistics students are shown below. ​ The class width used in this frequency distribution is

• A) 2.
• B) 2.5.
• C) 4.
• D) 5.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently.

Simulation

A method for implementing a model over time to study the behavior of a system or to analyze the implications of a complex process or strategy.

System-1 Thinking

Reactive thinking that relies heavily on situational cues, salient memories, and heuristic thinking to arrive quickly and confidently at judgments.

Analytical

Means that a person is habitually alert to potential problems and vigilant in anticipating consequences and trying to foresee short-term and long-term outcomes of events, decisions, and actions. “Foresightful” is another word for what “analytical” means here.