Compute Probabilities of Binomial Experiments

question 119

Multiple Choice

Compute Probabilities of Binomial Experiments
-A recent article in the paper claims that government ethics are at an all-time low. Reporting on a recent sample, the paper claims that 42% of all constituents believe their representative possesses low ethical standards. Assume that responses were randomly and independently collected. A representative of a district with 1,000 people does not believe the paper s claim applies to her. If the claim is true, how many of the representative s constituents believe the representative possesses low ethical standards

• A) 420
• B) 42
• C) 580
• D) 958

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Definitions:

Traditional Square

A method of analyzing categorical propositions in the field of logic, typically involving the relationships between universal and particular statements.

Propositions

Assertions or statements that present an idea or opinion for consideration or debate.

Opposition

In logic and philosophy, the relation between two propositions that have corresponding subject and predicate but differ in quality, such as one being affirmative and the other negative.

Non-categorical

Pertaining to concepts or items not organized according to a specific category or class.