Textbook Question
Using Probabilities for Significant Events
a. Find the probability of getting exactly 1 match.
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Ch. 5 - Discrete Probability Distributions
Triola14th EditionElementary StatisticsISBN: 9780137366446
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Introduction to Statistics88
- Ch. 2 - Exploring Data with Tables and Graphs70
- Ch. 3 - Describing, Exploring, and Comparing Data66
- Ch. 4 - Probability112
- Ch. 5 - Discrete Probability Distributions109
- Ch. 6 - Normal Probability Distributions122
- Ch. 7 - Estimating Parameters and Determining Sample Sizes107
- Ch. 8 - Hypothesis Testing75
- Ch. 9 - Inferences from Two Samples94
- Ch. 10 - Correlation and Regression80
- Ch. 11 - Goodness-of-Fit and Contingency Tables29
- Ch. 12 - Analysis of Variance42
Chapter 5, Problem 5.1.18a
Lottery. In Exercises 15–20, refer to the accompanying table, which describes probabilities for the California Daily 4 lottery. The player selects four digits with repetition allowed, and the random variable x is the number of digits that match those in the same order that they are drawn (for a “straight” bet).
Using Probabilities for Significant Events
a. Find the probability of getting exactly 2 matches.
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Step 1: Understand the problem. The question asks for the probability of getting exactly 2 matches in the California Daily 4 lottery. The table provided lists the probabilities for different numbers of matching digits (x).
Step 2: Locate the relevant probability in the table. From the table, the probability of getting exactly 2 matches corresponds to P(x = 2).
Step 3: Identify the value of P(x = 2) from the table. According to the table, P(x = 2) is listed as 0.049.
Step 4: Interpret the result. This means that the probability of getting exactly 2 matches in the California Daily 4 lottery is 0.049, or 4.9%.
Step 5: Conclude the solution. The probability value is directly obtained from the table, and no further calculations are necessary for this problem.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Probability Distribution
A probability distribution describes how the probabilities of a random variable are distributed across its possible values. In this case, the random variable x represents the number of matching digits in the lottery, and the table provides the probabilities for each possible outcome (0 to 4 matches). Understanding this distribution is essential for calculating specific probabilities, such as the likelihood of getting exactly 2 matches.
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Random Variable
A random variable is a numerical outcome of a random phenomenon. In the context of the lottery, the random variable x quantifies the number of digits that match the drawn numbers in the correct order. Recognizing how random variables operate helps in analyzing the probabilities associated with different outcomes, which is crucial for solving the given problem.
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Calculating Probabilities
Calculating probabilities involves determining the likelihood of a specific event occurring based on a probability distribution. For this question, to find the probability of getting exactly 2 matches, one would refer to the provided table and identify the corresponding probability value, which is 0.049. This process is fundamental in statistics for making informed predictions and decisions based on random events.
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