Find the Probability

question 298

Multiple Choice

Find the probability. Round to the nearest ten-thousandth when necessary.
-A family has five children. The probability of having a girl is 1/2. What is the probability of having No more than 3 boys?

• A) 0.5
• B) 0.8125
• C) 0.3125
• D) 0.9688

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Definitions:

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory describing the change of attitudes through different routes of information processing based on the individual's motivation and ability to analyze a persuasive message.

Routes To Persuasion

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Terror Management Theory

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Theory of Planned Behavior

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