Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-conditional-probability-934-en_uva-conditional-probability-934-en
    nameuva-conditional-probability-934-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Conditional probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.59

    Question

    Suppose a class contains 40 students. Of these, 3 students are left-handed. The teacher wants to randomly select two students, each of whom must answer a question. What is the probability that two students chosen are chosen sequentially are both left-handed?


    1. FALSE: 3/40
    2. FALSE: 3/1600
    3. FALSE: 9/1600
    4. TRUE: 6/1560

    1. 3/40:Incorrect
    2. 3/1600: Incorrect
    3. 9/1600: Incorrect
    4. 6/1560: Correct