A Claim Was Recently Made on National Television That Two

question 12

Multiple Choice

A claim was recently made on national television that two of every three doctors recommend a particular pain killer.Suppose a random sample of n = 300 doctors revealed that 180 said that they would recommend the painkiller.If the TV claim is correct,what is the probability of 180 or fewer in the sample agreeing?

• A)0.4929
• B)0.0071
• C)0.9929
• D)0.0142

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints due to personal attitudes and beliefs.

Stroboscopic Perception

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Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic process that aims to change negative or irrational thought patterns to more positive and realistic ones.

Müller-Lyer Illusion

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