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This course is concerned with the basic understanding of probability and its applications. The goal is to learn and you get back what you put in. Briefly state the question and use the Equation Editor to present all equations clearly. Answer any 2 questions. For probability questions, define events as: A: drawing a 10♣ B: drawing a 9♥ P(A&B) = P(A)P(B|A) = ??

Special Exercises:

1. What is the probability of drawing at random the 4♥ and the 9♣ from a deck of cards on two successive draws? Use Insert/Insert symbol to get the heart, club, diamond, spade symbol by selecting the drop-down menu to the left of Paragraph. Also, click on the drop-down menu next to the Black Square icon in the menu of the Editor to change colors of the characters.

2. 18 people were polled, and 10 said they have shopped at Wal-Mart and 8 said they have shopped at Target. 4 said they shopped at both. What is the probability that the group shopped at Wal-Mart or Target?

3. Define independent and mutually exclusive events mathematically by using P(A) & P(B) for events A & B.

4. What is the probability of randomly drawing a 10 or a ♦ from a deck of cards?

5. What are the total possible outcomes of rolling a pair of dice? Note that the pair 3,4 is not the same as the pair 4,3. What is the probability of rolling a 7 with a pair of dice? P(7) = Number of successful outcomes / Total Number of outcomes.

In questions 1, 2, and 4, begin by clearly defining events A & B as shown below. For example, A: 4♥ and B: 9♣. State P(A)=??, P(B)=?? and then apply the appropriate equations, such as P(A&B) = P(A)P(B|A) or P(A or B) = P(A)+P(B)-P(A&B). Substitute values and compute the answer.

Additionally, review the principles of probability, including complement events, independent vs. dependent events, and the significance of sample spaces, as outlined in the attached educational resources. Understanding these foundational concepts enables proper problem-solving and application in real-world scenarios.

Paper For Above instruction

The fundamental concepts of probability form a cornerstone of statistical reasoning and decision-making processes across numerous disciplines. This paper explores key probability principles through solving practical exercises involving card drawing, survey analysis, and dice rolling, highlighting the theoretical underpinnings and real-world applications.

Probability of Drawing Specific Cards

One common exercise in understanding probability involves computing the likelihood of drawing specific cards from a standard deck. For example, what is the probability of drawing the 4 of hearts (4♥) and the 9 of diamonds (9♦) on two successive draws? Since drawing occurs without replacement, the events are dependent.

The probability of drawing the 4♥ first is:

P(4♥) = 1/52

After removing the 4♥, the deck has 51 cards left. The probability of then drawing the 9♦ is:

P(9♦|4♥) = 1/51

Thus, the combined probability is:

P(4♥ and 9♦) = P(4♥) × P(9♦|4♥) = (1/52) × (1/51) = 1/2652

This calculation emphasizes the importance of considering dependent events in probability.

Survey Analysis: Wal-Mart and Target Shopping Behaviors

Analyzing survey data reveals insights into consumer behaviors. In a poll of 18 individuals, 10 reported shopping at Wal-Mart, 8 at Target, with 4 shopping at both. To find the probability that a randomly selected individual shops at either store, we apply the inclusion-exclusion principle:

P(Wal-Mart or Target) = P(Wal-Mart) + P(Target) - P(Both)

Calculating each:

P(Wal-Mart) = 10/18 ≈ 0.5556

P(Target) = 8/18 ≈ 0.4444

P(Both) = 4/18 ≈ 0.2222

Plugging in:

P(Wal-Mart or Target) = 0.5556 + 0.4444 - 0.2222 = 0.7778

Therefore, there is approximately a 77.78% chance that a person shops at either Wal-Mart or Target, illustrating the application of basic probability principles in survey analysis.

Card Drawing: Probability of Drawing a 10 or a ♦

In the deck of 52 cards, there are four 10s and four aces (assuming the ♦ symbol refers to aces). The probability of drawing a 10:

P(10) = 4/52 = 1/13

Similarly, the probability of drawing an ace:

P(♦) = 4/52 = 1/13

Since these events are mutually exclusive (a card cannot be both a 10 and an ace), the probability of drawing either a 10 or an ace is:

P(10 or ♦) = P(10) + P(♦) = 1/13 + 1/13 = 2/13

This demonstrates simple addition rule in probability for mutually exclusive events.

Total Outcomes of Rolling Two Dice and Probability of Sum 7

When rolling two six-sided dice, each die has six outcomes, resulting in a total of 36 possible outcomes:

Total outcomes = 6 × 6 = 36

The successful outcomes for a sum of 7 are:

(1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2), (6,1)

Number of favorable outcomes = 6

Therefore, the probability of rolling a sum of 7 is:

P(7) = 6/36 = 1/6

This calculation underscores the importance of understanding sample spaces and the enumeration of favorable outcomes in dice probability problems.

Understanding Independence and Mutual Exclusivity

Independent events are those where the occurrence of one does not influence the probability of the other:

P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B)

For example, rolling a die and flipping a coin are independent operations.

Mutually exclusive events cannot occur simultaneously:

P(A and B) = 0

For example, drawing a card that is both a 10 and an ace in one draw.

Distinguishing these concepts is crucial in probabilistic modeling and analysis.

Conclusion

Mastery of probability involves understanding the interplay between independent and dependent events, the correct application of the addition and multiplication rules, and the significance of sample spaces and complements. Practical exercises such as card draws, survey data analysis, and dice outcomes bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications, enhancing comprehension and decision-making skills.

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