Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-multiplication-rule-944-en_uva-multiplication-rule-944-en
    nameuva-multiplication-rule-944-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/General Rules/Multiplication rule
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    We assume that all birth months are equally likely. Marieke was born in March and she will meet two strangers in a meeting. Suppose the events:Ê
    * A = the first stranger was born in March,‗. * B = the second stranger is born in March.  What is the probability that both people Marieke meets have the same birth month as Marieke?


    1. FALSE: 1/12
    2. FALSE: 2/12
    3. TRUE: 1/144
    4. FALSE: 2/144

    1. 1/12: Incorrect
    2. 2/12: Incorrect
    3. 1/144: Correct
    4. 2/144: Incorrect