Stat 200 Quiz 2 Section 6380 Summer 2015 I Have Completed Th

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Stat 200 Quiz 2 Section 6380 Summer 2015i Have Completed This

Analyze and solve problems related to probability, survey sampling, game show scenarios, normal distribution, and permutations/combinations based on the given questions, showing detailed work and explanations for each. The questions cover various topics including probability calculations, conditional probability, independence, probability distributions, expected value, standard deviation, properties of normal distributions, and counting techniques.

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Introduction

This analysis addresses multiple fundamental topics in statistics, including probability, distributions, and combinatorial methods. These concepts are essential for understanding randomness, inference, and data analysis. The problems cover diverse scenarios such as coin tossing, survey sampling, game show winnings, tennis serves, normal distribution properties, and permutations in organizational contexts, providing a broad overview of applied statistical reasoning.

Problem 1: Coin Tossing and Independence

The first problem involves a sequence of fair coin tosses, with specific questions regarding probabilities, conditional probability, and independence.

(a) The probability of getting 5 heads in 5 tosses:

Since the coin is fair, each toss has a probability of 1/2, and tosses are independent.

P(\text{5 heads}) = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^5 = \frac{1}{32}

This simplifies the probability of all heads in five independent tosses.

(b) The probability of getting heads in the 5th toss, given the first four are tails:

Conditional probability, with independence of each toss:

P(H_5 | T_1, T_2, T_3, T_4) = P(H_5) = \frac{1}{2}

because each toss is independent.

Two events are independent if

P(A \cap B) = P(A) \times P(B)

Calculate:

P(B) = P(T_1 \cap T_2 \cap T_3 \cap T_4) = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^4 = \frac{1}{16}

P(A \cap B) = P(\text{first 4 tails and 5th head}) = P(B) \times P(H_5) = \frac{1}{16} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{32}

which equals

P(A) \times P(B) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{16} = \frac{1}{32}

Thus, events A and B are independent.

Problem 2: Probability in a High School Language Course

Given:

- Total students: 1000

- French: 150

- Japanese: 80

- Both courses: 30

Determine the probability that a randomly chosen student takes neither language:

\text{Number taking at least one} = 150 + 80 - 30 = 200

Number taking neither:

1000 - 200 = 800

Probability:

P(\text{neither}) = \frac{800}{1000} = \frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5}

Problem 3: Game Show Probabilities

The game involves selecting prizes from a set of 20 spaces:

- $500 prize: 1 (probability 1/20)

- $200 prize: 1 (probability 1/20)

- $50 prizes: 3 (each with 3/20, total 3/20 × 3)

However, the problem context suggests focusing on the probability of winning each prize, accounting for the cost.

(a) Probability distribution for winnings:

- Winning $500:

P(X=500) = \frac{1}{20}

- Winning $200:

P(X=200) = \frac{1}{20}

- Winning $50:

P(X=50) = \frac{3}{20}

- Losing (no prize, $-50):

P(X=-50) = 1 - \left(\frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{20} + \frac{3}{20}\right) = 1 - \frac{5}{20} = \frac{15}{20} = \frac{3}{4}

(b) Expected value:

E[X] = (-50) \times \frac{15}{20} + 50 \times \frac{1}{20} + 200 \times \frac{1}{20} + 500 \times \frac{1}{20}

E[X] = -50 \times \frac{3}{4} + 50 \times \frac{1}{20} + 200 \times \frac{1}{20} + 500 \times \frac{1}{20}

E[X] = -37.5 + 2.5 + 10 + 25 = 0

Thus, the expected winning is $0.

Calculate $E[X^2]$:

E[X^2] = (-50)^2 \times \frac{15}{20} + 50^2 \times \frac{1}{20} + 200^2 \times \frac{1}{20} + 500^2 \times \frac{1}{20}

E[X^2] = 2500 \times \frac{3}{4} + 2500 \times \frac{1}{20} + 40000 \times \frac{1}{20} + 250000 \times \frac{1}{20}

E[X^2] = 1875 + 125 + 2000 + 12500 = 16700

Variance:

\text{Var}(X) = E[X^2] - (E[X])^2 = 16700 - 0^2 = 16700

Standard deviation:

\sigma = \sqrt{16700} \approx 129.23

Problem 4: Tennis Return Probability

Mimi returns 20% of serves, opposing 10 serves:

(a) Probability that she returns at least 2 of 10 serves:

Using binomial distribution with $p=0.2$:

P(X \ge 2) = 1 - P(X=0) - P(X=1)

Calculate:

P(X=0) = \binom{10}{0} (0.2)^0 (0.8)^{10} = 1 \times 1 \times 0.1074 = 0.1074

P(X=1) = \binom{10}{1} (0.2)^1 (0.8)^9 = 10 \times 0.2 \times 0.1342 = 10 \times 0.2 \times 0.1342 = 0.2684

Therefore:

P(X \ge 2) = 1 - 0.1074 - 0.2684 = 0.6242

(b) Expected number of returns:

E[X] = n \times p = 10 \times 0.2 = 2

Problem 5: Normal Distribution of IQ Scores

Given:

- Mean $\mu=100$

- Standard deviation $\sigma=15$

(a) Probability IQ scores are between 88 and 118:

Calculate Z-scores:

Z_{88} = \frac{88 - 100}{15} = -0.8

Z_{118} = \frac{118 - 100}{15} = 1.2

Using standard normal table:

P(Z \le 1.2) \approx 0.8849

P(Z \le -0.8) \approx 0.2119

Probability:

P(88 \leq X \leq 118) = 0.8849 - 0.2119 = 0.6730

(b) Standard deviation of the sample mean:

\sigma_{\bar{x}} = \frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}} = \frac{15}{\sqrt{100}}= \frac{15}{10} = 1.5

Calculate:

Z = \frac{97 - 100}{1.5} = -2.0

P(\bar{x} > 97) = 1 - P(Z \le -2.0) \approx 1 - 0.0228 = 0.9772

Problem 6: Men’s Heights and Normal Distribution

Given:

- Mean: 69.0 inches

- SD: 2.8 inches

- To include 95% of men, find the 97.5th percentile (since 95% in the middle):

Z-value for 97.5%:

Z_{0.975} \approx 1.96

Minimum height:

\text{Height} = \mu + Z \times \sigma = 69 + 1.96 \times 2.8 \approx 69 + 5.49 = 74.49

The minimum height of the plane should be approximately 74.49 inches.

Problem 7: Permutations and Combinations

(a) Officer selection:

Number of arrangements for president, vice president, and treasurer:

P(10,3) = 10 \times 9 \times 8 = 720

(b) Delegate selection:

Number of ways to select 2 members out of 10:

\binom{10}{2} = \frac{10 \times 9}{2} = 45

Conclusion

This comprehensive analysis demonstrates essential applications of probability rules, distributions, and combinatorics. It highlights the importance of precise calculation and conceptual understanding in solving statistical problems relevant across various contexts, including gaming, surveys, and normal distribution assessments.

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