A Math Student Is Interested in Counting the Number of Jelly

question 15

Multiple Choice

A math student is interested in counting the number of jelly beans in a jar. The student opens the jar and removes 32 jelly beans. She places a distinctive mark on each bean and places it back in the jar. After thoroughly shaking the jar, she reaches in and removes 54 jelly beans of which 17 are marked. Using the techniques of capture-mark-recapture, estimate the number of jelly beans in the jar. Give Your answer rounded to the nearest whole number.

• A) 102
• B) 270
• C) 286
• D) 29376
• E) None of the above.

Recognize the importance of representative samples in research.

Identify and explain different types of correlations and their implications.

Understand the essential elements of an experiment, including control groups, independent, and dependent variables.

Recognize common biases and errors in research and how they can be mitigated.

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Definitions:

Scores Ranged

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Midterm Exam

A test given around the middle of an academic term to assess students' knowledge and understanding of the course material up to that point.

Mean

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

Median

A statistical measure representing the middle value in a dataset, dividing it into two equal halves.