According to Data Obtained from the National Weather Service, 390

question 98

Multiple Choice

According to data obtained from the National Weather Service, 390 of the 442 people killed by lightning in the United States between 1985 and 1992 were men. (Job and recreational habits of men make them more vulnerable to lightning.) ​
Assuming that this trend holds in the future, what is the probability that a person killed by lightning is a male? Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.
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• A) The probability is 0.879
• B) The probability is 0.882
• C) The probability is 0.003
• D) The probability is 0.885

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Definitions:

Oligodendrocytes

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces the myelin sheath, helping to increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along nerve cells.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases and insulates the axons of many neurons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord involved in physical support, repair, and nutrient transport within the central nervous system.

Node

A point of intersection or a junction between different elements or structures, often used in contexts of networks or biological processes.