Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-random-variables-4-en_uva-random-variables-4-en
    nameuva-random-variables-4-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Random variables
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeCalculation
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2.601
    p-value0.4518

    Question

    Of an artists’ society, 50% of the members are women and 50% of the members male. Of the women, 40% are alcoholics and 80% of the men. A member is randomly elected a member from the membership. This one turns out to be alcoholic. What is the probability that it is a woman?


    1. FALSE: 0.20
    2. TRUE: 0.33
    3. FALSE: 0.56

    1. 0.20: Incorrect
    2. 0.33: Correct
    3. 0.56: Incorrect