Corey and Trevor Are Playing a Coin-Tossing Game Where Each

question 13

Multiple Choice

Corey and Trevor are playing a coin-tossing game where each player, in turn, tosses a fair coin consecutively ten times. The winner of the game is the player who tosses the most consecutive tails. Corey decides to go first and tosses tails five times in a row. Ricky and Julian are observing the game, and Ricky whispers the following to Julian before Corey attempts the sixth toss: "The probability of Corey tossing tails has to be greater than 75% because he is on a roll!" Ricky's statement is an example of the:

• A) Rickyism fallacy.
• B) fallacy of single cause.
• C) Sunnyvale fallacy
• D) hot-hand fallacy.
• E) gambler's fallacy.

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Definitions:

Clock Speed

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Single-Threaded Task

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IPS

In-Plane Switching, a technology for LCD displays that offers wider viewing angles and better color accuracy, or Intrusion Prevention System, designed to detect and prevent network breaches.