Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Misunderstanding

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the "misunderstanding or not using statistics" bias in thinking described in your text?

• A) Matt thinks he did well in psychology because he is intelligent,but failed chemistry because his teacher was incompetent.
• B) Meredith overestimates the likelihood of airplane accidents because she can easily recall one that happened recently.
• C) Michael thinks that he must wear his lucky gym shorts in order to win the game.
• D) John believes that a coin that has landed on heads three times in a row is more likely to be heads the next time it is flipped.

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Definitions:

Light-Promoted Reaction

Light-promoted reactions are chemical reactions that proceed in the presence of light, often leading to the activation of molecules through energy absorption.

Bromine

A halogen element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35, known for its red-brown color and use in flame retardants and other chemicals.

Hydrogens

Atoms that consist of one proton and, in most cases, one electron, forming the most abundant chemical substance in the universe.

Equilibrium Constant

A number that expresses the relationship between the concentrations of products and reactants of a reaction at equilibrium under given conditions.