Use the Empirical Rule to Describe Data That Are Bell $95 \%$

question 119

Multiple Choice

Use the Empirical Rule to Describe Data That Are Bell Shaped
-A severe drought affected several western states for 3 years. A Christmas tree farmer is worried about the drought's effect on the size of his trees. To decide whether the growth of the trees has been retarded, the farmer decides to take a sample of the heights of 25 trees. Typically trees of this age have a mean height of 65 inches with a standard deviation of 9 inches. Assuming the distribution is bell shaped, where do you expect middle $95 \%$ of the tree heights to fall?

• A) between 47 and 83 inches tall
• B) between 56 and 74 inches tall
• C) between 38 and 92 inches tall
• D) over 56 inches tall

Identify the limitations and implications of polygraph tests in detecting lies.

Understand the role of arousal in the stress response and decision-making processes.

Comprehend the principles of evolutionary psychology in explaining human motivation.

Explain the neural basis of emotional experiences and how they relate to human behavior.

---

Definitions:

Intermediate Gall Sizes

Refers to the phenomenon where certain sizes of plant galls, which develop as a result of insects or other organisms living within the plant tissues, provide an optimal balance of benefits to both the plant and the invader.

Lighter Coat Coloration

A color adaptation in some animals that can aid in camouflage, heat regulation, or signaling, often influenced by geographical location or environmental conditions.

Convergent Evolution

The independent evolution of similar traits in species of different lineages, leading to similarities in structure and function despite genetic differences.

Gulf and Atlantic Coast

The coastal regions adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, often referring to the southeastern coast of the United States.