In an outer space survey, 62 out of 70 participants claimed to believe that life on other planets is plausible. Based on an Ipsos survey, 79% of adults believe life on other planets is plausible. a. Use the range rule of thumb to identify the limits separating values that are significantly low and those that are significantly high. Based on the results, is the 62 that claimed to believe life on other planets is plausible significantly high? b. Find the probability of exactly 62 participants believing life on other planets is plausible.

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In an outer space survey, 62 out of 70 participants claimed to believe that life on other planets is 
plausible. Based on an Ipsos survey, 79% of adults believe life on other planets is plausible. 

a. Use the range rule of thumb to identify the limits separating values that are significantly low 
and those that are significantly high. Based on the results, is the 62 that claimed to believe 
life on other planets is plausible significantly high?

b. Find the probability of exactly 62 participants believing life on other planets is plausible.

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