Section 5.2 Homework Question 8

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Section 5.2 Homework Question 8

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Section 5.2 Homework

8.  Based on a​ poll, 50​% of adults believe in reincarnation. Assume that 5 adults are randomly​ selected, and find the indicated probability. Complete parts​ (a) through​ (d) below.

 

What is the probability that exactly 4 of the selected adults believe in​ reincarnation?

The probability that exactly 4 of the 5 adults believe in reincarnation is _______

 

What is the probability that all of the selected adults believe in​ reincarnation?

The probability that all of the selected adults believe in reincarnation is ____

 

What is the probability that at least 4 of the selected adults believe in​ reincarnation?

The probability that at least 4 of the selected adults believe in reincarnation is _______

 

If 5 adults are randomly​ selected, is 4 a significantly high number who believe in​ reincarnation?

  1. Yes​, because the probability that 4 or more of the selected adults believe in reincarnation isgreater than 0.05.
  2. No​, because the probability that 4 or more of the selected adults believe in reincarnation is greater than 0.05.
  3. No​, because the probability that 4 or more of the selected adults believe in reincarnation is less than 0.05.
  4. Yes​, because the probability that 4 or more of the selected adults believe in reincarnation is less than 0.05.

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