To Say That a Coin Is Fair Means That When

question 58

Multiple Choice

To say that a coin is fair means that when it is tossed, each of the outcomes (heads or tails) has a 50% probability of occurring. This means that:

• A)in the next 6 flips of the coin, exactly 3 of the outcomes will be heads.
• B)in the next 6 flips of the coin, at least 3 of the outcomes will be heads.
• C)in the next 6000 flips of the coin, approximately 3000 of the outcomes will be heads.
• D)in the next 6000 flips of the coin, exactly 3000 of the outcomes will be heads.

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Definitions:

Optimal Contact

A concept in social psychology that suggests there is an ideal level of interaction between individuals or groups to reduce prejudice and improve intergroup relations.

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The practice of attributing a fixed set of characteristics to members of a group, often oversimplifying their qualities or behaviors.

Positive Change

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Superordinate Goal

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