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What is the probability that exactly one man will live through the next year?

0.0001

What is the probability that at least one man will live through the next year?

0.9999

What is the probability that fewer than two men will live through the next year?

0.0007

What is the first step in calculating the mean of the given probability distribution?

Multiply each value of <code>x</code> by its corresponding probability <code>P(x)</code> Signup and view all the answers

Which formula is used to calculate the variance from the probability distribution?

variance = Σ [(x - mean)^2 * P(x)] Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the probability distribution does the standard deviation measure?

The spread or variability of the distribution Signup and view all the answers

If the mean of the probability distribution is found to be 3.923, what will be the result when calculating the variance using the mean?

The variance will reflect the average distance of outcomes from the mean Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the expected value and the mean in this probability distribution?

They are the same conceptually and numerically Signup and view all the answers

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Probability of Exactly One Man Living Through the Year

This probability requires calculating the chances of one man living and the other dying, while also accounting for which man survives
There are two possible scenarios:
- Man 1 lives, Man 2 dies
- Man 1 dies, Man 2 lives
Each scenario needs to be calculated individually and then added together

Probability of At Least One Man Living Through the Year

This probability covers all scenarios where at least one man survives
It can be calculated directly by finding the probability of the opposite scenario happening (both men dying) and subtracting it from 1 (certainty)

Probability of Fewer Than Two Men Living Through the Year

This probability covers scenarios where zero or one man survives
This can be calculated by:
- Finding the probability of both men dying
- Adding it to the probability of exactly one man living (calculated previously)

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Test your understanding of probability distributions with this quiz focused on calculating the mean and standard deviation. Analyze the probabilities of different outcomes for men living through the year and improve your statistical skills. Perfect for students studying probability theory.