Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's break down the problem step by step to fill in the table and answer the questions based on conditional probability.
Step 1: Understanding the table
The table shows the responses of 1,010 married adults on "Who is better at getting deals?" with three options:
- "I am" (meaning the respondent thinks they are better),
- "My spouse" (meaning the respondent thinks their spouse is better),
- "We are equal" (meaning both are equally good).
The data for husbands and wives is given separately:
- Husbands: 278 said "I am," 127 said "My spouse," and 102 said "We are equal."
- Wives: 290 said "I am," 111 said "My spouse," and 102 said "We are equal."
Step 2: Fill in the joint probability table (a)
You can now fill in the table with the counts and calculate the total for each category.
Respondent | I am | My spouse | We are equal | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
Husband | 278 | 127 | 102 | 507 |
Wife | 290 | 111 | 102 | 503 |
Total | 568 | 238 | 204 | 1010 |
Now let's proceed to the questions.
Step 3: Marginal probabilities (b)
- Probability of "I am" =
- Probability of "My spouse" =
- Probability of "We are equal" =
Step 4: Conditional probabilities (c) through (f)
- c. Given that the respondent is a husband, the probability that he feels he is better at getting deals than his wife =
- d. Given that the respondent is a wife, the probability that she feels she is better at getting deals than her husband =
- e. Given a response "my spouse" is better at getting deals, the probability that the response came from a husband =
- f. Given a response "we are equal," the probability that the response came from a husband =
Let me know if you'd like to dive deeper into any specific part or need further clarification.
Here are five follow-up questions:
- How do we calculate joint probabilities using the data provided?
- Can you explain the concept of marginal probability in more detail?
- How does conditional probability differ from joint probability?
- Why is the probability of "We are equal" the same for both husbands and wives?
- How would the table change if the total number of respondents were different?
Tip: In conditional probability, always make sure to carefully identify the "given" condition, as it changes the sample space.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Conditional Probability
Marginal Probability
Joint Probability
Formulas
P(A|B) = P(A and B) / P(B)
P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B|A)
Marginal Probability = P(A)
Theorems
Bayes' Theorem
Law of Total Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 and Introductory College Level
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