Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-977-en_uva-elementary-probability-977-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-977-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty0.476
    p-value0.9067

    Question

    We assume that the birth of each child is an independent event is. A couple wants to have three children. What then is the probability of the order: boy, boy, girl?


    1. FALSE: 1/3
    2. FALSE: 2/3
    3. TRUE: 1/8
    4. FALSE: 3/8

    1. 1/3:Incorrect
    2. 2/3: Incorrect
    3. 1/8: Correct
    4. 3/8: Incorrect