Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-general-rules-1161-en_uva-general-rules-1161-en
    nameuva-general-rules-1161-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/General Rules
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeConceptual, Calculation
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    Suppose that if rain is expected the probability is 75% that it will will actually rain. If no rain is expected the probability is 30% that it will rain. Rain is expected for 20% of the days of the next month. What is the probability that it will rain?


    1. FALSE: 0,13
    2. FALSE: 0,10
    3. FALSE: 0,20
    4. TRUE: 0,39

    1. 0.13: Incorrect
    2. 0.10: Incorrect
    3. 0.20: Incorrect
    4. 0.39: Correct