Solve the Problem. -The Probability That a Radish Seed Will Germinate Is 0.7

question 145

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The probability that a radish seed will germinate is 0.7. A gardener plants seeds in batches of 18. Find the standard deviation for the number of seeds germinating in each batch.

• A) 1.9
• B) 37.8
• C) 3.8
• D) 14.3

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Definitions:

Confidence Interval

An interval estimate of a population parameter that is computed from sample data, indicating the reliability of an estimate.

Normally Distributed

Describes a dataset whose distribution forms a symmetric, bell-shaped curve when plotted, with most data near the mean.

Margin of Error

An expression of the amount of random sampling error in a survey's results, indicating the range within which the true population parameter is likely to lie with a certain level of confidence.

Confidence

The degree of certainty or belief in a certain outcome, often used in the context of statistical confidence levels.