Probability Theory I Quizzes - Master Your Probability Skills

Question 1

A bag contains 6 red balls, 4 blue balls, and 2 green balls. If you draw two balls in a row without putting the first ball back, what is the chance of drawing a red ball first and then a blue ball?

Accepted Answer

3/20

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1/6

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1/3

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1/2

Question 2

When a fair coin is flipped three times, what is the likelihood of obtaining at least one head?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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1/2

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1/4

Answer

1/8

Question 3

What is the probability of the event not A, given that the probability of event A is 0.4?

Accepted Answer

0.6

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0.4

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1

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-0.4

Question 4

In probability theory, given an event A within a probability space (Ω, F, P), what is the probability of the event that is the complement of A?

Accepted Answer

P(A') = 1 - P(A)

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P(A') = P(A)

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P(A') = P(Ω) - P(A)

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P(A') = P(A) / P(Ω)

Question 5

What is the probability of rolling a 6 on a standard six-sided die?

Accepted Answer

1/6

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1/3

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1/2

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1/4

Question 6

In probability theory, which definition most accurately describes a probability space?

Accepted Answer

A sample space, a sigma-algebra of events, and a probability measure

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A set of all possible outcomes of an experiment

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A mathematical model representing a random experiment

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A space where probabilities are defined for events

Question 7

Which fundamental property of probability is violated if the probability of an event is less than zero?

Accepted Answer

Non-negativity

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Additivity

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Multiplicativity

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Symmetry

Question 8

In a probability space (S, F, P), events A and B belong to F. Which equation is true for conditional probability?

Accepted Answer

P(A|B) = P(A) / P(B), if P(B) ≠ 0

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P(A|B) = P(B|A)

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P(A|B) = P(A) * P(B)

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P(A|B) = 1 - P(A)

Question 9

When rolling a standard six-sided die, what is the probability of getting a 6?

Accepted Answer

1/6

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1/2

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1/3

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1/4

Question 10

What is the definition of conditional probability?

Accepted Answer

The probability of an event happening given that another event has already occurred.

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The probability of two events happening at the same time.

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The probability of an event happening again after it has already happened.

Question 11

In probability theory, an event refers to:

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An outcome or a set of outcomes in a probability experiment

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A hypothetical situation for mathematical calculations

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A probability distribution showing the likelihood of outcomes

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The ratio of favorable outcomes to possible outcomes

Question 12

Given a random variable X representing scores on a mathematics test, its probability mass function is:
P(X = 0) = 0.1
P(X = 1) = 0.2
P(X = 2) = 0.3
P(X = 3) = 0.4
Calculate the expected value of X.

Accepted Answer

1.7

Answer

0.5

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1.2

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2.1

Question 13

Question: For a discrete random variable X, what is the correct definition of its expected value?

Accepted Answer

The expected value is the sum of the products of each possible value of the random variable and its probability.

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The expected value is always greater than or equal to the variance of the random variable.

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The expected value is always a whole number.

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The expected value and median of a random variable are always the same.

Question 14

In probability theory, how can Bayes' theorem be utilized to determine the probability of event A occurring, given that event B has already occurred?

Accepted Answer

Bayes' theorem requires the conditional probability of B given A, denoted as P(B|A), to calculate P(A|B).

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Bayes' theorem cannot be applied without additional information.

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Bayes' theorem is only applicable when events A and B are independent.

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Bayes' theorem can be used, but the result will always equal P(B|A).

Question 15

In probability theory, the probability of an event A in a sample space S, denoted as P(A), is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The ratio of favorable outcomes to total possible outcomes

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The ratio of unfavorable outcomes to total possible outcomes

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The difference between favorable and unfavorable outcomes

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The sum of probabilities of all outcomes in the sample space

Question 16

In a finite sample space S, what is the probability of an event that cannot occur?

Accepted Answer

0

Answer

1

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0.5

Answer

-1

Question 17

What is the probability that a randomly selected student from a class of 30 students has brown hair, given that there are 15 students with brown hair in the class?

Accepted Answer

1/2

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1/3

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1/4

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1/5

Question 18

When applying probability theory to practical applications like risk assessment and decision-making, what ethical considerations and limitations should be taken into account?

Accepted Answer

Ethical considerations and an understanding of probability theory's limitations are crucial when using it for risk assessment and decision-making.

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Probability theory can only be applied in situations with absolute certainty.

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Probability theory is always suitable and justified for risk assessment and decision-making.

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Decisions based on probability theory should always prioritize the interests of the majority.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a property of the expected value of a random variable?

Accepted Answer

It can be negative.

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It is a measure of central tendency.

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It is a linear operator.

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It is independent of the units of measurement.

Question 20

Given a continuous random variable X with probability density function f(x), what is the expected value of X?

Accepted Answer

∫∞-∞xf(x)dx

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∫xf(x)dx

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-∫xf(x)dx

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-∫∞-∞xf(x)dx

Question 21

Define conditional independence of events A and B in a probability space. Illustrate how it differs from independence with an example.

Accepted Answer

Conditional independence means that the probability of event A occurring, given that event B has occurred, is the same as the probability of event A occurring without any knowledge of event B.

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Conditional independence is the same as independence.

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Conditional independence means that the probability of event A occurring, given that event B has occurred, is greater than the probability of event A occurring without any knowledge of event B.

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Conditional independence means that the probability of event A occurring, given that event B has occurred, is less than the probability of event A occurring without any knowledge of event B.

Question 22

A random variable X has a discrete probability distribution if:

Accepted Answer

It takes on a countable set of values.

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Its probability mass function is defined on a continuous interval.

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Its probability density function is defined on a continuous interval.

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Its cumulative distribution function is continuous.

Question 23

The expected value of a discrete random variable X is mathematically defined as the:

Accepted Answer

Sum of all possible values multiplied by their probabilities.

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Integral of the probability mass function over the sample space.

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Most likely value in its probability distribution.

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Mean of its probability distribution.

Question 24

Which of the following is a measure of how dispersed a probability distribution is?

Accepted Answer

Variance

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Skewness

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Median

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Mode

Question 25

The Central Limit Theorem states that the probability distribution of the sample mean of independent, identically distributed random variables:

Accepted Answer

Approaches the normal distribution.

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Approaches the binomial distribution.

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Approaches the Poisson distribution.

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Approaches the exponential distribution.

Question 26

In a game of rolling a fair six-sided die, what is the probability of rolling an even number?

Accepted Answer

1/2

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1/3

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1/4

Answer

1/6

Question 27

Which probability distribution is most appropriate for modeling the number of successes in a sequence of independent experiments, each with a constant probability of success?

Accepted Answer

Binomial distribution

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Poisson distribution

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Exponential distribution

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Normal distribution

Question 28

The p-value of a hypothesis test represents:

Accepted Answer

The probability of observing the test statistic if the null hypothesis is true.

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The likelihood of making a Type I error.

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The likelihood of making a Type II error.

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The certainty of rejecting the null hypothesis.

Question 29

Apply the axioms of probability to deduce the formula for conditional probability, P(A given B).

Accepted Answer

P(A | B) = P(A) / P(B), if P(B) is not equal to 0

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P(A | B) = P(A) * P(B)

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P(A | B) = P(B) / P(A), if P(A) is not equal to 0

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P(A | B) = P(A ∩ B)

Question 30

For a continuous random variable X with probability density function f(x), how do you calculate its expected value using the probability density function?

Accepted Answer

Integrate x multiplied by f(x) over the entire real line.

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Evaluate the cumulative distribution function of X at infinity.

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Sum the probabilities of all possible values of X.

Question 31

In which fields is the normal distribution commonly applied to model outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Economics, Psychology, and Healthcare

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Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science

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Sociology, Law, and History

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a property of a normal distribution?

Accepted Answer

Variance is independent of the standard deviation

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Symmetrical about the mean

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Unimodal

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Mean, median, and mode are equal

Question 33

In a survey of 500 people, 300 preferred brand A coffee. Calculate the 95% confidence interval for the proportion of the population who prefer brand A coffee.

Accepted Answer

(0.56, 0.64)

Answer

(0.54, 0.66)

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(0.58, 0.62)

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(0.52, 0.68)

Question 34

How does the Central Limit Theorem contribute to statistical inference?

Accepted Answer

It enables estimation of population parameters from sample data, regardless of the underlying distribution.

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It provides precise probabilities for specific events within a sample space.

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It is exclusively applicable to normally distributed populations.

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It is only effective for very small sample sizes.

Question 35

In a lottery, each ticket has a unique six-digit combination. If a player randomly selects a combination, what is the probability that the last three digits are odd?

Accepted Answer

1/8

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1/10

Answer

1/4

Answer

1/2

Question 36

A patient tests positive for a disease. Using Bayes' theorem, how do we calculate the probability they actually have the disease, considering the test's sensitivity and specificity?

Accepted Answer

P(Disease | Positive) = P(Positive | Disease) * P(Disease) / (P(Positive | Disease) * P(Disease) + P(Positive | No Disease) * P(No Disease))

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P(Disease | Positive) = P(Positive | Disease) / P(Positive)

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P(Disease | Positive) = P(Positive | Disease) * P(Disease) / P(Positive)

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P(Disease | Positive) = P(Positive | Disease) - P(Positive | No Disease)

Question 37

Which of the following statements is NOT an axiom of probability?

Accepted Answer

The probability of an event can be greater than 1.

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The probability of the sample space is 1.

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The probability of an event is nonnegative.

Question 38

What is the significance of the p-value in hypothesis testing?

Accepted Answer

It quantifies the strength of evidence against the null hypothesis.

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It determines the sample size required for the study.

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It predicts the future behavior of the random variable.

Question 39

In a fair six-sided die, what is the probability of rolling an even number?

Accepted Answer

1/2

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1/6

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1/3

Answer

1/4

Question 40

A coin is tossed twice. What is the probability of getting at least one head?

Accepted Answer

75%

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12.5%

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50%

Answer

25%

Question 41

Two events A and B are independent. If P(A) = 0.4 and P(B) = 0.6, what is the probability of neither A nor B occurring?

Accepted Answer

0.36

Answer

0.64

Answer

0.48

Answer

0.24

Question 42

Which of the following is **not** an axiom of probability theory?

Accepted Answer

The probability of an event can be greater than 1.

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The probability of the union of two disjoint events is equal to the sum of their probabilities.

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The probability of an event and its complement is 1.

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The probability of the sample space is 1.

Question 43

A bag contains 4 red balls and 6 blue balls. One ball is drawn at random, replaced, and then a second ball is drawn. What is the probability of drawing a red ball on the first draw and a blue ball on the second draw?

Accepted Answer

8/25

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2/25

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1/5

Answer

16/25

Question 44

Which of the following is **not** a type of probability distribution?

Accepted Answer

Triangular distribution

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Binomial distribution

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Normal distribution

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Exponential distribution

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a conditional probability?

Accepted Answer

The probability of recovering from an illness given that the patient received a particular treatment.

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The probability of drawing a red card from a deck.

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The probability of getting a head on a coin flip.

Question 46

Two events A and B are independent. What is the probability of either A or B occurring?

Accepted Answer

P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B)

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P(A) / P(B)

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P(A) * P(B)

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P(A) - P(B)

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a discrete probability distribution?

Accepted Answer

Number of heads in a coin flip

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Temperature on a given day

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Height of a randomly selected person

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Time it takes to complete a marathon

Question 48

What is the probability of rolling a 6 on a standard six-sided die?

Accepted Answer

1/6

Answer

1/4

Answer

1/8

Answer

1/12

Question 49

Which of the following is the formula for expected value?

Accepted Answer

E(X) = Σ(x * P(x))

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E(X) = P(x) / Σx

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E(X) = ΣP(x) / x

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E(X) = Σ(x / P(x))

Question 50

What is the variance of a discrete random variable with probability mass function P(x)?

Accepted Answer

Var(X) = Σ((x - μ)^2 * P(x))

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Var(X) = Σ(x * P(x))

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Var(X) = Σ((x - μ) * P(x))

Question 51

Which of the following is an application of probability theory in daily life?

Accepted Answer

Predicting weather patterns

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Creating computer graphics

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Solving complex differential equations

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Designing bridges

Question 52

What is the definition of a probability space?

Accepted Answer

A triple (Ω, X, P), where Ω is the sample space, X is the σ-algebra of events, and P is the probability measure

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A set of all possible outcomes of an experiment

Question 53

Which of the following is a valid joint probability distribution?

Accepted Answer

P(X=x1, Y=y1) + P(X=x2, Y=y2) = 1

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P(X=x1, Y=y1) / P(X=x2, Y=y2) = 1

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P(X=x1, Y=y1) - P(X=x2, Y=y2) = 1

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P(X=x1, Y=y1) * P(X=x2, Y=y2) = 1

Question 54

What is the difference between a marginal and a conditional probability?

Accepted Answer

Marginal probability considers only one variable, while conditional probability considers the probability of an event given the occurrence of another event

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Marginal probability is always greater than conditional probability

Question 55

What is the Central Limit Theorem?

Accepted Answer

In large samples, the sampling distribution of the mean is approximately normal, regardless of the distribution of the population

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In small samples, the sampling distribution of the mean is always skewed

Question 56

Identify the statement that is NOT an axiom of probability:

Accepted Answer

The probability of an event can be negative or greater than 1.

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The probability of an event lies between 0 and 1.

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The probability of the union of two mutually exclusive events is the sum of their probabilities.

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The probability of the sample space is 1.

Question 57

Let X be a continuous random variable with probability density function given by f(x) = x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 1. What is the probability that X is between 0.25 and 0.75?

Accepted Answer

1/2

Answer

1

Answer

1/4

Answer

3/4

Question 58

Which of the following statements about the axioms of probability is not true?

Accepted Answer

The probability of an event can be negative.

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The probability of the sample space is 1.

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The probability of an event is between 0 and 1 inclusive.

Question 59

The variance of a binomial distribution with parameters n and p is given by:

Accepted Answer

np(1 - p)

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p(1 - p)

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(np)^2

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n(1 - p)

Question 60

The maximum likelihood estimator for the parameter λ of a Poisson distribution is:

Accepted Answer

Sample mean

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Sample mode

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Sample median

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Sample variance

Question 61

A bag contains 5 red balls and 3 blue balls. If two balls are drawn without replacement, what is the probability that both balls are red?

Accepted Answer

5/14

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5/16

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1/2

Answer

5/8

Question 62

A discrete random variable X has the following probability distribution: P(X = k) = k/10 for k = 1, 2, 3, 4. What is the expected value of X?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

2.5

Question 63

A fair six-sided die is rolled once. Let X represent the number rolled. What is the variance of X?

Accepted Answer

35/12

Answer

2.5

Answer

7/2

Answer

1

Question 64

Two events, A and B, are independent. If P(A) = 0.4 and P(B) = 0.6, what is the probability of both events occurring, P(A ∩ B)?

Accepted Answer

0.24

Answer

0.1

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0.7

Answer

0.4