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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. In what year was the discovery made?
(a) 1394.
(b) 1681.
(c) 1537.
(d) 1492.

2. What is one of the most common mistakes in math?
(a) Estimating probability.
(b) Calculating diameter.
(c) Solving word problems.
(d) Remembering the value of pi.

3. Paulos denies that the personality is closely tied to which of the following?
(a) Nature.
(b) Zodiac.
(c) Height.
(d) Nationality.

4. The doctor was convinced about his:
(a) Time of death.
(b) Math skills.
(c) Golf score.
(d) Scientific prowess.

5. Things are often misused if they are ______.
(a) Mathematical.
(b) Oversimplified.
(c) Understated.
(d) Abstract.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paulos states that some people believe _______.

2. The world does not need more _______.

3. How much would the actual discount be on the clothing item after a second discount?

4. Who was a giant in psychiatry?

5. What is another name for those not proficient in math?

(see the answer key)

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