Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-975-en_uva-elementary-probability-975-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-975-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    Suppose the probability of the birth of a boy in a family is 0.498 and we assume that the birth of each child is an independent event is. If a family has three children, what is the probability of two boys and one girl (in any order)?


    1. FALSE: 0,124
    2. FALSE: 0,498
    3. FALSE: 0,333
    4. TRUE: 0,373
    5. FALSE: 0,502

    1. 0.124: Incorrect
    2. 0.498: Incorrect
    3. 0.333: Incorrect
    4. 0.373: Correct
    5. 0.502: Incorrect