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-Probabilities are useful in the decision-making process. Suppose a random sample of 152 students was surveyed regarding an instructor's teaching. Suppose 105 students rated the instructor either excellent or above average on lecture presentations, 96 students rated the instructor as giving difficult or very difficult assignments and tests. Would you take this instructor for a class? Discuss the influence of probabilities on making this decision.


Definitions:

Snowfall

The phenomenon of snow flakes falling from the sky, usually measured in inches or centimeters.

Standard Deviation (σ)

An approach to gauge the level of inconsistency or scatter within data values.

Mean (μ)

The mathematical average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and then dividing by the count of those numbers.

Standard Deviation (σ)

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values; a low standard deviation indicates that the values tend to be close to the mean, while a high standard deviation indicates that the values are spread out over a wider range.

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