A Statistics Class Has 140 Students of Which 55% Are

question 93

Multiple Choice

A statistics class has 140 students of which 55% are female. A random sample of 40 students was selected. What is the probability that 24 or more from this sample will be female?

• A)0.0505
• B)0.2266
• C)0.2611
• D)0.1469

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Definitions:

Group Norms

The beliefs or behaviors that a group of people accepts as normal.

Normative Conformity

The tendency to behave in ways that are in line with the group's norms or expectations in order to fit in or gain approval.

Devil's Advocate

Someone who adopts a position they do not necessarily agree with, for the sake of argument or to explore the thought process.

Asch's Line-Judging

Definition: An experiment conducted by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the power of conformity in groups, where individuals often agree with clearly incorrect majority opinions.