Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-920-en_uva-elementary-probability-920-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-920-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty-0.519
    p-value0.9397

    Question

    A researcher would like to know whether a female smoker will be more at risk than a male smoker. Below is a table showing the relationship between smoking and gender.

    ——— ———— ———— ————— Sample Heart Attacks Men Smoker 8490 902 Non-smoker 4701 349 Women Smoker 6461 380 Non-smoker 5011 132 ——— ———— ———— —————

    What is the probability that a male smoker will have a heart attack?


    1. FALSE: 0,07
    2. TRUE: 0,11
    3. FALSE: 0,34
    4. FALSE: 0,60

    1. 0.07: Incorrect
    2. 0.11: Correct
    3. 0.34: Incorrect
    4. 0.60: Incorrect