Consider Two Teams in a Tug-Of-War

question 72

Short Answer

Consider two teams in a tug-of-war. Suppose that the breaking strength of a rope (in pounds) is normally distributed, with a mean of 165 pounds and a standard deviation of 4. What is the probability that the rope will break when subjected to a force of 165 or more pounds ? Please round the answer to the nearest thousandth, if necessary.

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Definitions:

Conversion Effect

When minority influence brings about a sudden and dramatic internal and private change in the attitudes of a majority.

Moscovici

Refers to Serge Moscovici, a French social psychologist known for his work on social influence and the theory of social representations.

Private Change

Alterations in personal beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors that are influenced by internal factors or personal reflection, not necessarily observable by others.

Attitudes

Mental states or leanings toward objects, people, or events, reflecting evaluations or feelings.