Under What Circumstances Is a Father More Likely Than a Mother

question 46

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances is a father more likely than a mother to be awarded custody of his minor children following a divorce?

• A) when he lives in a rural area
• B) when he lives in a politically conservative area
• C) when the children are younger than twelve
• D) when the oldest child is female
• E) when he makes substantially more money than his ex-wife

Apply probability principles to predict outcomes in real-life scenarios.

Interpret sample spaces and construct them for given scenarios.

Recognize the significance of large number repetitions in determining probability.

Distinguish between events that are random phenomena and those that are not.

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