Suppose That the Time for E-Mail Confirmation of an Online

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the time for e-mail confirmation of an online purchase is uniformly distributed between 1 and 6 minutes. What is the average time for an e-mail
Confirmation?

• A) 3 minutes
• B) 4 minutes
• C) 2.5 minutes
• D) 4.5 minutes
• E) 3.5 minutes

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Definitions:

Entrapment

A psychological state or situation where an individual feels compelled to continue a course of action due to prior investment, despite the current costs outweighing the benefits.

Gradual Process

A slow and step-by-step progression or development of something over time.

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment conducted in 1971 by Philip Zimbardo to investigate the effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.