813 Answered Questions for the topic Probability & Statistics

Probability & Statistics

08/18/16

The drug test is 96% accurate.The population being tested is known to have 10% drug users. Let's consider 1000 people being tested.

P(Non Drug User | Tested Positive) = Write answer as a decimal rounded to three decimal places. (This would be the probability of an innocent person being falsely accused or a false... more
Probability & Statistics

08/18/16

What is the probability of you getting something that only has a 5% chance if you do it 14 times?

(Maybe I worded it bad, but if you get what im trying to say help me out.)
Probability & Statistics

08/18/16

What is the probability of you getting something that only has a 5% chance if you do it 14 times?

im looking for the % of the chance you will get that 5% of somethign to happen.
Probability & Statistics

08/03/16

Full question is below ,A dart randomly hits a dartboard that is composed

The answer I believe wilol be in fraction . A dart randomly hits a dartboard that is composed of concentric squares whose sides are x,y,and z, where x<y<z. In terms of x, y, and z, what is... more
Probability & Statistics Probability Problem Solving Probability Stats

07/17/16

Assuming X is a binomial random variable, what is the probability exactly 3 cars are left unlocked?

There is a p=12.5% chance a parked car will have been left unlocked. X is the number of cars left unlocked in a parking lot with a total of 6 cars. Assuming X is a binomial random variable, what is... more

07/17/16

Assuming X is a binomial random variable, what is the mean number?

There is a p=12.5% chance a parked car will have been left unlocked. X is the number of cars left unlocked in a parking lot with a total of 6 cars. Assuming X is a binomial random variable, what is... more
Probability & Statistics Statistics Math Help Binomial Distribution

07/12/16

Confused on Binomial Probability

A brand name has aa 6060?% recognition rate. Assume the owner of the brand wants to verify that rate by beginning with a small sample of 55 randomly selected consumers. Complete parts? (a) through?... more
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/27/16

A nonnegative integer-valued random variable X has a CDF of the form F(x)=1-(1/5)^x for x=1,2,.....and zero otherwise. Find P(X is odd)?

A nonnegative integer-valued random variable X has a CDF of the form F(x)=1-(1/5)^xfor x=1,2,.....and zero otherwise.Find P(X is odd)? could you please help me with that?
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/27/16

Suppose a lie detector test has the following properties.

Suppose a lie detector test has the following properties.If the suspect is telling the truth,the lie detector will correct say so with probability 0.85.if the suspect is lying ,it will correctly... more
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/27/16

A lot consists of 15 articles of which 8 are free of defects ,4 have minor defects and 3 have major defects.Five articles are selected at random without replace

A lot consists of 15 articles of which 8 are free of defects ,4 have minor defects and 3 have major defects.Five articles are selected at random without replacement find probability that at most... more
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06/21/16

Find the probability that the roots of the equation h(t)=0 are real where h(t)=t^2+2tx+y

assume that x and y are independent with x ~EXP(2) and Y~Exp(1) Find the probability that the roots of the equation h(t)=0 are real where h(t)=t^2+2tx+y   Could you please help me how can I find... more
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/20/16

what is the probability that at least one scored 650 or better?

math sat scores are normally distributed with mean 500 and standard deviation of 100 ten students are selected at random what is the probability that at least one scored 650 or better?   please... more
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/19/16

what distribution can be used to approximate probabilities for x ?

A computer terminal can pick up an erroneous signal from thekeyboard that does not show up on the screen. This creates a silenterror that is difficult to detect. Assume that for a particular... more
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/19/16

A multiple choice quiz has 10 questions each with four alternatives.

A multiple choice quiz has 10 questions each with four alternatives. Apassing score is 6 or more correct. If a student attempts to guess the correct answer to eachquestion what is the probability... more
Probability & Statistics

06/18/16

If Jill's mark is in the 20th percentile, what was her test score?

A class of 26 students has test scores normally distributed with a mean of 54 and a standard deviation of 6.2
Probability & Statistics

06/18/16

Find the constant term in the expansion

(x2+2/x)2
Probability & Statistics

06/18/16

If 5 prizes are being selected (order matters), what is the probability that the first two prizes chosen are packages of skittles?

A bag contains 8 chocolate bars, 3 packages of skittles and 4 packs of gum.
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/18/16

C.D.F ,F(x)

The random variable X has pdf given by f(x)=(1+x),-1<x≤0 and f(x)=(1-x),0<x<1      &   and  f(x)=(1+x),-1<x<0 and f(x)=(1-x),0<x<1    && Could you help me how... more
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/18/16

which function can I choose to find the mean and why?

The random variable X has pdf given by f(x)=(1+x),-1<x≤0       and       f(x)=(1-x),0<x<1   which function can I choose to find the mean and why?
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/18/16

percentile of the distribution of a continuous random variable

Could you explain to me how can we find percentile of the distribution of a continuous random variable since I search on internet but I did not find ?Thanks in advance
Probability & Statistics Statistics Probability Statistics Question

06/15/16

Probability question: Chances of winning

A contest will award 100 winners with a voucher each. There are 300 participants. Elly joined the contest 3 times, but entering using her details, her sister's details, and her mother's details.... more
Probability & Statistics

06/15/16

Find the range, variance, and standard deviation for the sample data.

Listed below are the durations (in hours) of a sample of all flights of a space shuttle program. Find the range, variance, and standard deviation for the sample data. Is the lowest duration time... more
Probability & Statistics

06/15/16

Find the range, variance, and standard deviation for the sample data.

Listed below are the gross amounts (in millions of dollars) earned in box office receipts for a recent movie. The amounts are listed in order for the first 14 days of the movies release. Find the... more
Probability & Statistics Probability

06/14/16

A fair die is rolled 6 times. What is the probability of no more than three twos?

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