Which Scientist Is Responsible for Alerting the Public and Scientific

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which scientist is responsible for alerting the public and scientific community to the threats of pesticides?

• A)Rhonda Stavinski
• B)Rachel Carson
• C)Jacques Cousteau
• D)Linda Applebaum
• E)Tracy Lee

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Definitions:

Sampling Distribution

The probability distribution of a statistic based on a large number of samples or replicates.

Probability Distribution

Describes how the probabilities are distributed over the values of a random variable.

Expected Value

The expected value of a variable, determined by summing up all possible values, each weighed by its probability of happening.

Sampling Distribution

The probability distribution of a given statistic based on a random sample, used to make inferences about the population.