Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-conditional-probability-693-en_uva-conditional-probability-693-en
    nameuva-conditional-probability-693-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Conditional probability
    typeschoice
    solutionTRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    Below is a table showing the number of people who committed suicide committed suicide in 2008.

    ————— ——– ——— ——– Men Women Total With firearm 12,381 1,559 13,940 Other 9,042 2,300 11,342 Total 21,423 3,859 25,282 ————— ——– ——— ——–

    So what is the probability that you will randomly choose a female suicide bomber choose one who also used a firearm?


    1. TRUE: 0,06
    2. FALSE: 0,15
    3. FALSE: 0,27
    4. FALSE: 0,40

    1. 0.06: Correct
    2. 0.15: Incorrect
    3. 0.27: Incorrect
    4. 0.40: Incorrect