A Coin Is Tossed 764 Times and Comes Up Heads

question 15

Multiple Choice

A coin is tossed 764 times and comes up heads 397 times. Use the Empirical Method to approximate the probability that the coin comes up heads.

• A) 0.52
• B) 0.5
• C) 0.342
• D) 0.48

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Definitions:

Schwann Cells

A type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system that encircles nerve fibers, providing insulation (myelination) and enhancing signal transmission.

Oligodendroglia

Glial cells in the central nervous system that produce myelin, a substance that insulates axons to increase the speed at which neural impulses propagate.

Myelin

The fatty substance that surrounds the axon of some nerve cells, forming an insulating layer that speeds up signal transmission.

Oligodendroglial Cells

Oligodendroglial cells are a type of glial cell in the central nervous system responsible for producing and maintaining the myelin sheath, which insulates nerve fiber to enhance signal transmission.