Which Sentence Expresses Numbers Correctly

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

• A)On Friday one-quarter of the students did not attend class.
• B)With a 2/3 majority, the referendum for the new school will not pass.
• C)The year-long study revealed that one half of the students used Facebook or Twitter daily.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is discomfort or distress from holding two conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values simultaneously.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing situational explanations.

Central Route Persuasion

A technique for convincing others that requires thoroughly understanding the message's content, resulting in enduring changes in attitudes.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request to comply later with a larger request.