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Find the probability that a randomly selected patient has recent onset of nervousness and is euthyroid.
Answer to Problem 1EA
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Symptom | Hypothyroid |
Euthyroid |
Hyperthyroid |
Recent onset of nervousness (N) | 0.06 | 0.37 | 0.92 |
Recent onset of heat sensitivity(H) | 0 | 0.17 | 0.74 |
Recent onset of increased sweating (S) | 0.13 | 0.25 | 0.68 |
Recent onset of increased appetite (A) | 0.03 | 0.1 | 0.61 |
Recent onset of weight loss (W) | 0.13 | 0.45 | 0.84 |
Explanation:
Let us consider the events.
Event N
Event H
Event S
Event A
Event W
Event
Event
Event
Now, the probability that the randomly selected patient has an onset of nervousness and is euthyroid is denoted by
From the provided table, it can be observed that
So, the probability that the randomly selected patient has an onset of nervousness and is euthyroid is
Conclusion:
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