A Study Was Conducted in a Large Population of Adults

question 88

Multiple Choice

A study was conducted in a large population of adults concerning eyeglasses for correcting reading vision.Based on an examination by a qualified professional,the individuals were judged as to whether or not they needed to wear glasses for reading.In addition it was determined whether or not they were currently using glasses for reading.The following table provides the proportions found in the study. Suppose two adults are selected from the population independently and at random.What is the probability that both were judged to need eyeglasses and neither was using them for reading?

• A)0.36
• B)0.1296
• C)0.0324
• D)0.9216
• E)0.18

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Processing

An approach in cognition that emphasizes the importance of sensory perception in the processing of information, starting from the input to higher levels of processing.

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process that starts with high-level information or expectations to guide perception or understanding.

Perceptual Construction

The process by which the brain interprets sensory information to form a mental representation of the environment.

Hypothesis Formation

The process of proposing explanations for specific phenomena, expected to be tested and verified through research or experimentation.