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:

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring, a significant factor in reproduction among humans, animals, and plants.

Menopause

The time in a woman's life, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, when her menstrual periods cease and she can no longer conceive.

Internalize

The process of adopting the norms, attitudes, and behaviors of one's culture or society as one's own.

Withdrawn

A behavioral state characterized by a lack of social interaction and communication, often as a response to stress, anxiety, or depression.