If the odds of Mr. Abel beating Mr. Brown at a game of chess are 2:1, what are the odds of Mr. Brown beating Mr. Abel in a 5 game series? Remember, as soon as someone wins 3 games, the series

is over.

Which approach to the theory-and-research cycle does the following sequence reflect: (1) specific observations suggest generalizations, (2) generalizations produce a tentative theory, (3) the theory is tested through the formation of hypotheses, and (4) hypotheses may provide suggestions for additional observations?

The distance between two cities is 368 miles. if the scale on the map is 1/4 inch=23 miles, what is the distance between the cities on the map?

Peter applied to an accounting firm and a consulting firm. he knows that 30% of similarly qualified applicants receive job offers from the accounting firm, while only 20% of similarly qualified applicants receive job offers from the consulting firm. assume that receiving an offer from one firm is independent of receiving an offer from the other. what is the probability that both firms offer peter a job?