Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

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    nameuva-independent-events-1064-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/General Rules/Independent events
    typeschoice
    solutionTRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty3
    p-value0.311

    Question

    Suppose that A, B and C are all disjoint possible outcomes for the same random circumstance.Ê  I. P (A) = 1/3, P (B) = 1/3, P(C) = 1/3 II. P (A) = Ѕ, P (B) = Ѕ, P(C) = ј.  Which statement is correct?


    1. TRUE: I is possible and II is not.
    2. FALSE: I is not possible and II is.
    3. FALSE: I and II are both possible.
    4. FALSE: I and II are both not possible.

    1. I is possible and II is not: Correct
    2. I is not possible and II is: Incorrect
    3. I and II are both possible…: Incorrect
    4. I and II are both not possible…: Incorrect