Based on a Recent Poll, There Is a 50-50 Chance $1 / 2$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Based on a recent poll, there is a 50-50 chance that a randomly selected adult has pierced ears. Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1.

• A) \(1 / 2\) or \(0.5\)
• B) \(1 / 50\) or \(0.02\)
• C) \(1 / 4\) or \(0.25\)
• D) \(3 / 4\) or \(0.75\)

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Definitions:

Coercive

Employing force or intimidation to obtain compliance or control over others.

Instrumental Compliance

Following rules or guidelines not out of agreement or belief but as a means to achieve a certain goal or reward.

Imitates

To take or follow as a model; to replicate someone’s behavior or actions.

Resistance

Opposition or refusal to accept or comply with changes, policies, or practices.