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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 - Statistics, Trade-Offs, and Society, Close.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paulos believes that technological advances encourage:
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Ignorance.

2. What animal is used in the wildlife analogy?
(a) Deer.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Fish.
(d) Bears.

3. What is a student's last chance to learn math?
(a) On the job.
(b) College.
(c) High school.
(d) Middle school.

4. What is Paulos' favorite pseudoscience?
(a) Numerology.
(b) Astrology.
(c) Psychometry.
(d) Phrenology.

5. What two household appliances are used in the example?
(a) Freezer and television.
(b) Stove and furnace.
(c) Oven and refrigerator.
(d) Alarm clock and hairdryer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the probability of 2 people being linked by 2 intermediates?

2. When does this occur?

3. According to this chapter, which of the following is most likely to be misused?

4. One of the theorems is referred to as the __________.

5. Polling can also help to gauge what?

(see the answer key)

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