It Is Claimed That in a Bushel of Peaches,fewer Than

question 6

Multiple Choice

It is claimed that in a bushel of peaches,fewer than 10% are defective. A sample of 400 peaches is examined and 50 are found to be defective. What is the sample proportion?

• A)0.10
• B)0.125
• C)40
• D)0.40

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Definitions:

Information Processing Approach

A cognitive psychology theory that compares human thought processes to computer processing, focusing on how information is received, processed, stored, and retrieved.

Operant Conditioning

A method of teaching in which behavior is altered through the application of rewards or consequences.

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The perspective of psychologist B.F. Skinner that emphasizes the importance of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior, known as behaviorism.

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