Introductory Statistics (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321989178
Author: Neil A. Weiss
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5.3, Problem 80E
Multiple-Choice Exams. A student takes a multiple-choice exam with 10 questions, each with four possible selections for the answer. A passing grade is 60% or better. Suppose that the student was unable to find time to study for the exam and just guesses at each question. Find the
- a. gets at least one question correct.
- b. passes the exam.
- c. receives an “A” on the exam (90% or better).
- d. How many questions would you expect the student to get correct?
- e. Obtain the standard deviation of the number of questions that the student gets correct.
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Introductory Statistics (10th Edition)
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