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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?

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The weekly amount spent by a company for travel has an approximately normal distribution with mean = $550 and standard deviation = $40. a) what is the probability that the actual weekly expense will exceed $570 for more than 20 weeks during the next year? (note: one year = 52 weeks) b) what is the probability that actual weekly expenses exceed $580 for 10 or more, but 16 or fewer weeks during the next year?