Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-1167-en_uva-elementary-probability-1167-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-1167-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual, Calculation
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty0.44
    p-value0.9103

    Question

    You sell contents insurance. If a burglary occurs, € 5000 to be paid out. Research shows that there are 26.9 burglaries per 1,000 households. What does your insurance have to cost to make a profit?


    1. FALSE: Less than €134.50
    2. TRUE: More than € 134.50
    3. FALSE: Less than € 5000
    4. FALSE: More than € 5000

    1. Less than €134.50: Incorrect
    2. More than € 134.50: Correct
    3. Less than € 5000: Incorrect
    4. More than € 5000: Incorrect