Ten Lessons in Introductory Sociology
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Author: Kenneth A. Gould; Tammy L. Lewis
Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US
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Chapter 6, Problem 69SE
Wisconsin Graduation Wisconsin has the highest high school graduation rate of all states at 90%.
a. In a random sample of 10 Wisconsin high school students, what is the
b. In a random sample of 10 Wisconsin high school students, what is the probability than 8 or fewer will graduate?
c. What is the probability that at least 9 high school students in our sample of 10 will graduate?
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