A player must cross 10 hurdles in a hurdle race. The probability that he will clear each hurdle is 0.86. What is the probability that he will clear more than 7 hurdles?

The nutritional rating was measured for cereals sold by Post and Nabisco.  A higher rating indicates better nutritional value.  The results are shown in the following box plots. Complete parts a and b. a.)  Which manufacturer has more variation in nutritional rating?  Explain why.   b.)  Which manufacturer has a higher nutritional rating? Explain why. 

The following is a probability distribution of the number of cars (X) owned by 120 residents who live in the same neighborhood. What is the mean and standard deviation of the number of cars owned by the 120 residents?  X (Number of Cars)  1  2  3  4  5  P(X)  0.01  0.33  0.36  0.22  0.08

Allogenic bone marrow or stem cell transplants are often used with or following chemotherapy. Which adverse outcome is most closely related to bone marrow or stem cell transplants?

The line-item veto, which allows presidents to veto specific parts of a bill, is currently a constitutional power of the president.

What is the primary role of the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) in the executive branch?

Many bureaucrats have employment protections and serve through multiple presidential administrations, making it more difficult for the president to control and discipline them.

While presidents may sometimes talk about bureaucratic reorganization in terms of reducing waste and increasing efficiency, the goal may be to increase presidential control in service of political aims.

Ambassadorships are sometimes given as patronage appointments to reward political supporters.

Congress might sometimes pass bills specifically to compel the president to veto them, making the president look extreme to the public.