A Banana Plant Typically Has About 40 Leaves That Emerge

question 61

Multiple Choice

A banana plant typically has about 40 leaves that emerge over a period of 238 days (8 months) . Younger leaves emerge more rapidly than later leaves. If you randomly select a banana leaf, the probability density function for the month of emergence is given by . If you select a banana leaf at random, what is the probability that it emerged in the first 4 months?

• A)0.69
• B)0.23
• C)0.87
• D)0.55

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Definitions:

Convenience Samples

Non-random samples chosen based on availability or ease of access, which may not be representative of the entire population.

Sample Bias

A bias that occurs in research when the sample is not representative of the population from which it was drawn, potentially leading to skewed and unreliable results.

Research Participants

Individuals or entities who take part in scientific studies, contributing data through their experiences or reactions.

Qualitative Research

A research strategy focused on understanding phenomena through the analysis of non-numerical data, such as interviews, observations, and texts.