A Senator Asks His Constituents to Rank Seven Issues in Order

question 30

Multiple Choice

A senator asks his constituents to rank seven issues in order of importance. What is the probability that one reply chosen at random will rank the issues in alphabetical order? ​

• A) Pr(Alphabetical Order) =
• B) Pr(Alphabetical Order) =
• C) Pr(Alphabetical Order) =
• D) Pr(Alphabetical Order) =
• E) Pr(Alphabetical Order) =

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Definitions:

Task Outcome

The result or end product of carrying out a specific task.

Disjunctive Tasks

Tasks for which the group's performance is determined by the performance of the best group member.

Group Polarization

The tendency of a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

Religious Beliefs

The faith or convictions related to the supernatural, sacred, or divine, often guiding morals, values, and practices.