Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-rules-for-expected-values-1297-en_uva-rules-for-expected-values-1297-en
    nameuva-rules-for-expected-values-1297-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Random variables/Rules for expected values
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty1.775
    p-value0.8257

    Question

    A board of three students should be formed of six women and five men. If three names are drawn at random, what is the probability that the committee will consist of all women or all men?


    1. FALSE: 2/33
    2. FALSE: 4/33
    3. TRUE: 6/33
    4. FALSE: 1/3
    5. FALSE: 1/2

    1. 2/33: Incorrect
    2. 4/33: Incorrect
    3. 6/33: Correct
    4. 1/3: Incorrect
    5. 1/2: Incorrect