In a Certain Class of Students, There Are 11 Boys

question 34

Multiple Choice

In a certain class of students, there are 11 boys from Wilmette, 7 girls from Wilmette, 5 boys from Winnetka, 4 girls from Winnetka, 4 boys from Glencoe, and 4 girls from Glencoe. If the teacher calls upon a student to answer a question, what is the probability that the student will
Be a boy?

• A) 0.71
• B) 0.429
• C) 0.571
• D) 0.314

Recognize the importance of inferential statistics in making sample-to-population generalizations.

Acknowledge the inherent uncertainty in statistical conclusions.

Understand the concept and importance of statistical significance in research.

Learn the relationship between null hypotheses, Type I and Type II errors, and their implications in practical research scenarios.

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Definitions:

Risk-Seeking

characterizes the tendency of an individual or entity to take decisions that have a significant level of uncertainty or potential for negative outcomes in the hope of achieving higher gains.

Risk Technique

Methods or strategies used to identify, assess, and manage potential risks in a project or process to minimize negative outcomes.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where a group makes faulty or ineffective decisions for the sake of reaching a consensus, often suppressing dissenting viewpoints.

Abilene Paradox

A situation where a group of people collectively decide on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of many or all of the individuals in the group because each member mistakenly believes their own preferences are counter to the group's.