Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-multiplication-rule-1030-en_uva-multiplication-rule-1030-en
    nameuva-multiplication-rule-1030-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/General Rules/Multiplication rule
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    One pure coin is thrown up four times and there are several possible outcomes. A is the event: 2 times heads and 2 times tails (in any order). What then is the probability of A?


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

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