In a Book, 2 Misprints Occur Per 100 Pages

question 3

Multiple Choice

In a book, 2 misprints occur per 100 pages. Using the cumulative Poisson probability table available in your text, we can determine which of the following probabilities in a book of 500 pages?

• A) The probability of finding between 5 and 6 misprints equals .099.
• B) The probability of finding at least 20 misprints equals .003.
• C) The probability of finding at least 24 misprints equals .1234.
• D) The probability of finding at least 20 misprints equals 1.
• E) The probability of finding at least 24misprints equals 1.

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Definitions:

Misjudge Sizes

The incorrect estimation or perception of the actual size of an object, which can be due to cognitive biases or visual illusions.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that identify specific features of a stimulus, such as shape, angle, or movement.

Vertical Lines

Lines that run up and down and are perpendicular to the horizon.

Optical Illusion

A visual perception that appears to differ from reality, often due to how the brain interprets and processes visual information.