Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-rules-for-expected-values-923-en_uva-rules-for-expected-values-923-en
    nameuva-rules-for-expected-values-923-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Random variables/Rules for expected values
    typeschoice
    solutionTRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    John just graduated. There are 1,000 freshmen on the waiting list for his room, but only one of them is randomly chosen to take over John’s room. John hopes this person likes to party and also snores. Below is a table in which the 1,000 students are categorized.

    —————– ——– ————- ——– Snores Snores Not Snores Total Party animal 130 120 250 No party animal 230 520 750 Total 360 640 1000 —————– ——– ————- ——–

    What is the probability of electing a person who snores and likes to party likes partying?


    1. TRUE: 0,13
    2. FALSE: 0,25
    3. FALSE: 0,36
    4. FALSE: 0,75

    1. 0.13: Correct
    2. 0.25: Incorrect
    3. 0.36: Incorrect
    4. 0.75: Incorrect