Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-random-variables-465-en_uva-random-variables-465-en
    nameuva-random-variables-465-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Random variables
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeCalculation
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2.22
    p-value0.5003

    Question

    Of 400 couples, the education level (1=low, 2=medium, 3=high) of husband and wife was determined and shown in the cross table below.

    ———————- — ———————— —- —- Frequencies Education level of wife 1 2 3 Education level male 1 75 52 3 2 49 63 12 3 12 45 89 ———————- — ———————— —- —-

    In this sample, what is the probability that the education level of the woman is medium, when it is given that her husband is lowly educated?


    1. FALSE: 0.13
    2. FALSE: 0.33
    3. FALSE: 0.36
    4. TRUE: 0.4

    1. 0.13: Incorrect
    2. 0.33: Incorrect
    3. 0.36: Incorrect
    4. 0.4: Correct