One of the Solar Instruments on a Satellite Has Three

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the solar instruments on a satellite has three major parts which must all operate.Two have reliabilities of .7,and the other has a reliability of .9.In case the system fails,there is an identical backup system which kicks on automatically.The overall reliability of the system,including the backup,is closest to:

• A) .40
• B) .50
• C) .60
• D) .70
• E) .80

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Definitions:

Feeling Happy

A state of well-being and contentment.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially indifferent stimulus that, following its connection with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually induces a conditioned response.

Unconditional Stimulus

Regarding classical conditioning, a stimulus spontaneously and automatically produces a response, requiring no earlier learning.

Operant Stimulus

A stimulus that follows a behavior and increases or decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again; used in operant conditioning.