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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. What is the probability of people being directly linked?
(a) 1%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 99%.

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

3. Which staff member is mentioned?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Executive assistant.
(c) Chief of Staff.
(d) Treasurer.

4. According to the text how many adults are there in the US?
(a) 300 million.
(b) 200 million.
(c) 100 million.
(d) 250 million.

5. What percentage of rain is referenced?
(a) 40%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 75%.

Short Answer Questions

1. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?

2. What number is used in the joke about the population of the city?

3. The mathematician is from what country?

4. What type of academic would most likely cringe over a misused word?

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

(see the answer key)

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