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SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION IN STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

A. Write the letter of the correct answer (2 pts each)

1. Discrete variable is from qualities that can be.

a. Measured b. counted c. both a and b d. none of these

2. Continous variable is from qualities that can be.

a. Measured b. counted c. both a and b d. none of these

3. If two coins are tossed, which is not a possible value of the random variable for the number
of heads?
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3

4. If two coins are tossed, which is not possible value of a random variable for the number of
tails?
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3

5. Which of the following is NOT a continuous variable?

a. A persons weight each year
b. A person’s height on each birthday
c. Number of flasks manufactured in a factory each day.
d. The amount of juice in a container.

6. Which of the following is a discrete variable?

a. A person’s height each year
b. A person’s weight on each birthday
c. Number of cars finished in a factory each year
d. The volume of water in a swimming pool.

7. When rolling 2 die, what is the probability of getting 3 dots?

a. 4/12 b. 2/12 c. 3/9 d. 6/6

8. What is the mean of 5, 5, 4, 3, 5, 7, 2, 1 and 4?

a. 4 b. 3 c. 2 d. 7

9. What is the mode of 5, 5, 4, 3, 5, 3, 5 and 5?

a. 4 b. 5 c. 3 d. 2

10. How will you find the mean or your average grade?
a. Subtract the lowest score from the highest score
b. Add all your grades and divide by how many subjects you are taking
c. Add all your grades.
d. Arrange your grade from highest to lowest and add 100.