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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Probability and Coincidence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Notation makes more sense than?
(a) Calculations.
(b) Diagrams.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Words.

2. What does the man gauge to help his fear?
(a) Weather.
(b) Probability.
(c) Height.
(d) Distance.

3. Which phrase is often used incorrectly?
(a) A fool and his money are soon parted
(b) Play more and win more.
(c) Haste makes waste.
(d) It's a small world.

4. What common structure is used in the comparison?
(a) Garage.
(b) Church.
(c) House.
(d) Mall.

5. What news professional makes common errors in predictions?
(a) Science analyst.
(b) Anchor.
(c) Meteorologist.
(d) Political reporter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the most common mistakes in math?

2. What item helps mathematical illiterates understand the above theory?

3. Who is the first doctor mentioned?

4. According to the text how many adults are there in the US?

5. People seem to have the most trouble when dealing with what area of numbers?

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