According to the Recent Report, Scientists in New England Say

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to the recent report, scientists in New England say they have identified a set of genetic variants that predicts extreme longevity with 77% accuracy. Assume 150 patients decide to get their genome sequenced. If the claim by scientists is accurate, what is the probability that fewer than 70% of the patients will get a correct diagnosis for extreme longevity?

• A) 0.1422
• B) 0.0722
• C) 0.2214
• D) 0.0208

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Definitions:

Primary Circular Reactions

Early repetitive behaviors observed in infants, centered on their own bodies, serving as a foundational mechanism for learning and developing new skills.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants explore their environment and learn through trial and error experimentation.

Coordination

The organized and harmonious action of different parts of an organism or group to achieve a specific function or effect.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Secondary circular reactions, a concept in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, refer to the repetition of actions that produce an effect on the environment, observed in infants aged 4-8 months.