Which of the Following Represents an Empirical Probability

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an empirical probability?

• A) The probability of tossing a head on a coin is 0.5.
• B) The probability of rolling a 2 on a single die is one in six.
• C) A skier believes she has a 0.10 chance of winning a gold medal.
• D) Based on past observation, a manager believes there is a three-in-five chance of retaining an employee for at least one year.

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Definitions:

Genes

Units of hereditary information composed of DNA. Genes help cells to reproduce themselves and manufacture the proteins that maintain life.

Myelin Sheath

A protective, fatty layer that surrounds the axons of many neurons, facilitating faster transmission of electrical impulses.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along nerve fibers, enabling communication between the brain and different parts of the body.