Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-sample-space-989-en_uva-sample-space-989-en
    nameuva-sample-space-989-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Sample Space
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty-3.055
    p-value0.9758

    Question

    A couple wants to have two children, which outcome space below is correct? We define the events J as a boy and M as a girl.


    1. FALSE: S = {YY, MJ, JM}
    2. FALSE: S = {YY, MM, YY, MJ, MJ}
    3. TRUE: S = {MM, JJ, MJ, JM}
    4. FALSE: S = {JJ, MM, MJ, MJ, JM}

    1. S = {YY, MJ, JM}: Incorrect
    2. S = {YY, MM, YY, MJ}: Incorrect
    3. S = {MM, YY, MJ, JM}: Correct
    4. S = {JJJ, MM, MJ, MJ, JM}: Incorrect