Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileDistributions_uva-binomial-1036-en_uva-binomial-1036-en
    nameuva-binomial-1036-en
    sectionDistributions/Discrete/Binomial
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    We assume that the events of the birth of a girl or a boy are independent of each other. If one family has 3 children, what is the probability that one of the three is a boy?


    1. FALSE: 1/3
    2. FALSE: 1/8
    3. FALSE: 2/8
    4. TRUE: 3/8

    1. 1/3: Incorrect
    2. 1/8: Incorrect
    3. 2/8: Incorrect
    4. 3/8: Correct