A Math Student Is Interested in Counting the Number of Jelly

question 26

Short Answer

A math student is interested in counting the number of jelly beans in a jar. The student opens the jar
and removes 40 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 65 jelly beans of which 10 are marked.
Using the techniques of capture-recapture, estimate the number of jelly beans in the jar. Give your answer rounded to the nearest whole number.

Understand the laws and ethical considerations surrounding copyright and plagiarism.

Identify key technologies and standards in digital content management and distribution.

Understand the role of digital rights management in controlling access to copyrighted materials.

Recognize the impact of digitization on information storage and transmission.

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

A social norm dictating that people should return the help or kindness they receive from others.

Communicator

A person or device that transmits or exchanges information.

Audience

A group of individuals who gather to watch, listen to, or read a performance, presentation, or work of art.

Motive

An internal driving force that causes a person to take action and pursue goals.