The Probability of Receiving a 911 Call on a University

question 219

Multiple Choice

The probability of receiving a 911 call on a university campus is the same every day. The probability of having received a 911 call on a single day does not change the probability of
Receiving a 911 call on any other day. Which of the following distributions would you use to
Determine the probability that a 911 call will be received next day?

• A) Binomial distribution.
• B) Poisson distribution.
• C) Normal distribution.
• D) Hypergeometric distribution.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.

Amygdala

A key structure in the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures located deep within the cerebral hemispheres of the brain involved in controlling movement, emotional responses, and decision making.

Cognitive Distortion

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