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oncerning car quality. The initial quality score measures the number of problems per new car sold. For one​ year,

oncerning car quality. The initial quality score measures the number of problems per new car sold. For one​ year,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
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ISBN:9780547587776
Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL
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A company publishes statistics concerning car quality. The initial quality score measures the number of problems per new car sold. For one​ year, Car A had 1.26 problems per car. Let the random variable X be equal to the number of problems with a newly purchased model A car. Complete parts​ (a) through​ (d).

 

d.Give an operational definition for​ "problem."
 
 
A.
A problem is when a vehicle has a complete break down or​ malfunction, or when controls or features are difficult to use or understand.
 
B.
A problem is when an owner files a complaint or becomes dissatisfied with a​ vehicle's performance,​ usability, or reliability.
 
C.
A problem is when a vehicle gets into a traffic​ violation, an​ accident, or an owner is injured while driving the vehicle.
 
D.
A problem is when parts of the vehicle wear out or break sooner than​ anticipated, or the vehicle requires more maintenance than expected for its age.
Part 5
Why is the operational definition important in interpreting the initial quality​ score?
 
 
A.
The operational definition determines if the initial quality score is significant or not.
 
B.
The operational definition helps owners learn of what kinds of problems their car has.
 
C.
The operational definition helps manufacturers learn what cars to stop making.
 
D.
The operational definition determines what incidents the initial quality score describes.
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