The University Registrar Claims That Fewer Than 20 Percent of Undergraduate

question 179

Multiple Choice

The university registrar claims that fewer than 20 percent of undergraduate students stay in residence for their four years as students. To test this claim, a random sample of 100 graduating students was selected, and 18 were found to have lived in residence for their four years.
-The p-value associated with the test statistic is _____.

• A)0.1587
• B)0.3085
• C)0.4168
• D)0.0001
• E)-0.3085

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Definitions:

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among multiple alternatives, often based on a systematic evaluation.

Framing

This is the process of constructing a viewpoint or perspective in communication, influencing how information is interpreted and understood.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or "rules of thumb" that simplify decision-making processes, often utilized when making judgments under uncertainty.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where people make decisions based on the way information is presented rather than just the facts themselves.