Mathematics Chapter 5: Probability

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In the provided hospital data, what is the total count of individuals using private hospitals?

200

70 (correct)

110

Using the provided data, what is the risk of depression for females?

0.16

0.14

0.02 (correct)

0.52

What does the additive rule state concerning the probability of mutually exclusive outcomes?

The probability of any one of several mutually exclusive outcomes occurring is the sum of their probabilities. (correct)

The probability of any one of several mutually exclusive outcomes occurring is the product of their probabilities.

The probability of any one of several mutually exclusive outcomes occurring is the square root of their probabilities.

The probability of any one of several mutually exclusive outcomes occurring is the difference of their probabilities.

In the hospital data, what proportion of the total group is represented by insured individuals?

0.45 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Considering a bag of 80 M&Ms with 20 of each of the colors red, blue, green, and orange, what is the probability of drawing a red, blue, or orange M&M in a single draw?

0.75 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided data, calculate the risk ratio of depression for males compared to females.

7.00 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of uninsured individuals across both public and private hospitals?

110 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What defines independent outcomes in probability?

The probability of one outcome does not affect the probability of other outcomes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the multiplicative rule state about the probability of two independent outcomes occurring?

The probability is the product of their individual probabilities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Using the dinner bag of M&Ms with the same distribution as the lunch bag, what is the probability of drawing a red M&M, replacing it, and then drawing a green M&M?

0.0625 (D) Signup and view all the answers

If two probabilities, both less than 1, are multiplied together, what is the relationship of the product to the value of the individual probabilities?

The product will be less than either of the individual probabilities. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes complementary outcomes?

Outcomes where the sum of their probabilities equals 1 and only two possible outcomes exist. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of conditional probability?

The probability of an outcome changes depending on the occurrence of another outcome. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Using the data provided (Insured (INS) Uninsured (UNI) / Public Hospital (PUB) Private Hospital (PRI)), what is the probability of a mother being uninsured (UNI) and giving birth in a public hospital (PUB)?

0.40 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which calculation correctly demonstrates the probability of getting heads or tails using a coin?

$P(heads) + P(tails) = .5 + .5 = 1.00$ (D) Signup and view all the answers

When calculating odds, which value is typically placed in the numerator to yield a result greater than one?

The larger frequency of occurrence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'odds' as presented in the text?

The frequency of one event divided by another (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided data, what is the approximate odds ratio of being depressed for males compared to females?

8.5 (D) Signup and view all the answers

In meta-analyses with binary outcomes, what is the most common measure of effect size?

Odds ratios (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a meta-analysis, as described in the provided content?

It analyzes multiple independent studies to find overall trends. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If the probability of an event is 0.25, what is the most accurate representation of this probability?

1:4 (B) Signup and view all the answers

If the relative frequency of observing a certain outcome is 0.80 what is the probability of observing that outcome?

0.80 (B) Signup and view all the answers

A sample space of an event is defined as:

The total number of potential outcomes for a random event. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these values is NOT a valid probability?

-0.25 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for two outcomes to be mutually exclusive?

The two outcomes cannot occur simultaneously. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of mutually exclusive outcomes?

Drawing a jack or a queen from a standard deck of cards. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A bag contains 2 oranges and 3 apples. Are the outcomes of drawing an orange or drawing a fruit from the bag mutually exclusive?

No, because drawing an orange is a subset of drawing a fruit. (A) Signup and view all the answers

If the sample space has 8 possible outcomes, and a particular event occurs 2 times, what is the probability of that event, expressed as a simple fraction?

1/4 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 5: Probability

Probability (p) is the likelihood of an outcome or event.
It's calculated by: dividing the frequency of an outcome occurring (f(x)) by the total possible outcomes (sample space).
Sample space is the number of possible outcomes for a random event.
- For one coin toss, the sample space is 2 (Heads, Tails).
- For two coin tosses, the sample space is 4 (HH, HT, TH, TT).

Probabilities Representation

Probabilities can be expressed as fractions, decimals, percentages, or proportions.

Probability Constraints

Probabilities are always between 0 and 1.
Probabilities cannot be negative.

Relationships Between Outcomes

Probability calculations depend on how outcomes relate to each other:
- Mutually exclusive: Two outcomes cannot occur simultaneously (e.g., coin toss - heads or tails).
- Independent: The probability of one outcome doesn't affect the probability of another (e.g., consecutive coin tosses).
- Complementary: Two outcomes that constitute the entire sample space, and their probabilities sum to 1 (e.g., coin toss - heads and tails).
- Conditional: The probability of one outcome depends on another (e.g., drawing an M&M without replacement).

Additive Rule

The probability of one of several mutually exclusive outcomes is the sum of their individual probabilities.
- E.g., Drawing a red or blue M&M from a bag: (probability of red) + (probability of blue).

Multiplicative Rule

The probability of two independent outcomes occurring is the product of their individual probabilities.
- E.g., Probability of drawing a red, then a blue M&M (with replacement): (probability of red) x (probability of blue).

Risk

Risk is the number of occurrences of an event divided by the total number of occurrences.

Risk Ratio

Risk ratio or Relative risk is the ratio of two risks.
Calculated by dividing a risk (e.g., female) by comparable risks (e.g., male)

Odds

Odds are the frequency of occurrence of one event divided by the frequency of occurrence of another.

Odds Ratio

Odds ratio is the ratio of two odds.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical analysis of multiple independent studies, used to determine more precise overall findings.
Useful for synthesizing inconsistent results from different studies.

Examples of Findings from Meta-Analyses

Psychological interventions may or may not reduce suicidal ideation
Tinnitus is associated with psycholigical impairments.

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