Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-multiplication-rule-945-en_uva-multiplication-rule-945-en
    nameuva-multiplication-rule-945-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/General Rules/Multiplication rule
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    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 four strangers in a meeting. What is the probability that all four strangers were born as Marieke?


    1. FALSE: 1/12
    2. FALSE: 4/12
    3. FALSE: 4/144
    4. TRUE: 1/20736

    1. 1/12: Incorrect
    2. 4/12: Incorrect
    3. 4/144: Incorrect
    4. 1/20736: Correct