Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
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    nameuva-elementary-probability-1061-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionTRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    Which statement is correct?  I. According to a research firm, the probability that a randomly selected American will be injured by lightning in a given year is: 1/785.000. II. According to my neighbor, the probability that the tomatoes he has planted will be fit for consumption in the next month: one-half.


    1. TRUE: I is a situation with relative frequency, II is not.
    2. FALSE: I is not a situation with a relative frequency, II is.
    3. FALSE: I and II are both situations with a relative frequency.
    4. FALSE: I and II are neither situations with a relative frequency.

    1. I is a situation with a relative frequency, II is not…: Correct
    2. I is not a situation with a relative frequency, II is: Incorrect
    3. I and II are both situations with a relative frequency…: Incorrect
    4. I and II are neither situations with a relative frequency…: Incorrect