When a male reaches his second birthday, his expected value for his adult height is twice his present height.  Which of the following is what the expected value means?
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A. ?He has a very high probability of being twice his present height as an adult.
B. ?His most likely adult height will be twice his present height?
C. ?There are too many factors to consider, and making predictions provides no useful information.
D. ?The probability he will reach twice his present height as an adult is higher than the probability of any other height he may reach as an adult.
E. ?None of the above.
F. ?b and d only.


Answer: A

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