The Many Faces of Power

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In the context of computing, what does IBM POWER refer to?

  • A type of energy used by IBM
  • An IBM operating system enhancement package
  • A specific type of IBM microprocessor (correct)
  • A predecessor to the OpenPOWER Foundation

In the field of physics, what does optical power measure?

  • The energy produced by an optical system
  • The rate of doing work in an optical system
  • The ability of an optical system to influence events
  • The factor by which an optical system enlarges an image (correct)

What does power refer to in the context of mathematics?

  • Exponentiation, 'x to the power of y' (correct)
  • The power put out by an engine
  • The factor by which a statistical model is likely to reject a false null hypothesis
  • The ability to influence people or events

What is the main focus of power in social and political contexts?

<p>The ability to influence people or events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does statistical power represent in the field of statistics?

<p>The probability that a statistical test will reject a false null hypothesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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