Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-1033-en_uva-elementary-probability-1033-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-1033-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    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 5 children, what is the probability that all the children are of the same sex?


    1. FALSE: 1/2
    2. FALSE: 1/5
    3. TRUE: 1/16
    4. FALSE: 1/24

    1. 1/2: Incorrect
    2. 1/5: Incorrect
    3. 1/16: Correct
    4. 1/24: Incorrect