Suppose That a Family Has 5 Children and That the Probability

question 228

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a family has 5 children and that the probability of having a girl is $\frac { 1 } { 2 } \text {. }$ . What is the probability of having at least three boys?

• A) 0.3125
• B) 0.4688
• C) 0.5000
• D) 0.1563

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Definitions:

Conservation

A cognitive principle in child development discovered by Piaget, indicating the understanding that quantity doesn't change despite changes in the shape or appearance of objects.

Piagetian Principle

A concept from Jean Piaget's theory, indicating that cognitive development occurs through a series of stages, characterized by distinct ways of thinking and understanding the world.

Clay

A natural, earthen material composed of fine-grained minerals, used in arts and crafts for sculpting and pottery.

Conservation

In cognitive development, the understanding that certain properties of objects can remain the same despite changes in their form or appearance.