A Work Sampling Method Is Used to Determine the Proportion

question 67

Multiple Choice

A work sampling method is used to determine the proportion of the time a machine is idle.The following information was gathered on a random basis. What is the proportion of idle time observed for this machine?

• A)less than or equal to 5%
• B)greater than 5% but less than or equal to 15%
• C)greater than 15% but less than or equal to 25%
• D)greater than 25%

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Definitions:

Moral Treatment

A therapeutic approach from the 19th century aiming at improving the lives of the mentally ill through humane treatment, social interaction, and focusing on individual moral and spiritual development.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or cause significant distress.

Philippe Pinel

A French physician recognized for his pioneering work in the treatment of the mentally ill, emphasizing humane approaches over confinement and brutality.

Brutal Treatments

Harsh or inhumane methods of dealing with a problem, often used in a historical context regarding medical or psychological treatments.