A Recent Study Showed That the Length of Time That

question 118

Multiple Choice

A recent study showed that the length of time that juries deliberate on a verdict for civil trials is normally distributed with a mean equal to 12.56 hours with a standard deviation of 6.7 hours.Given this information,what is the probability that a deliberation will last between 10 and 15 hours?

• A)Approximately 0.29
• B)Nearly 0.75
• C)About 0.48
• D)About 0.68

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Wavelengths

The distance between successive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves, sound waves, or other types of waves in physics.

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Cones

Retinal receptor cells that are concentrated near the center of the retina and that function in daylight or in well-lit conditions. The cones detect fine detail and give rise to color sensations.

Periphery

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