Ten Apples Are Taken Off the Top of a Truckload

question 7

Multiple Choice

Ten apples are taken off the top of a truckload of apples, and the amount of bruising on those apples is measured to estimate how much bruising is present, on average, in the whole truckload.Is this a simple random sample?

• A) Yes
• B) No
• C) Depends on whether the apples came from a clump or from across the top of the truck
• D) Need more information to answer the question

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Definitions:

Serotonin-norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

A type of medication that increases the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain by inhibiting their reuptake, commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and the fight-or-flight response among other functions.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness; it plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, and sleep.

Reuptake

A process by which neurotransmitters released into the synapse are reabsorbed back into the neuron, effectively stopping their action on adjacent neurons.