1. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate A can be calculated by adding up the percentages of respondents who voted for candidate A in each age group:
P(candidate A) = (65% x 9%) + (54% x 7%) + (51% x 16%) + (54% x 16%) + (47% x 30%) + (47% x 22%) = 0.65(0.09) + 0.54(0.07) + 0.51(0.16) + 0.54(0.16) + 0.47(0.30) + 0.47(0.22) = 0.065 + 0.0378 + 0.0816 + 0.0864 + 0.141 + 0.1034 = 0.5152 or 51.52%
2. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate A and aged 40–49 years can be calculated using the given percentages:
P(candidate A and 40-49 years) = 0.54(0.16) = 0.0864 or 8.64%
3. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate B or aged 25–29 years can be calculated by adding up the probabilities of each group and subtracting the probability of the intersection (those who are both candidate B supporters and aged 25-29 years):
P(candidate B or 25-29 years) = [P(candidate B) + P(25-29 years)] - P(candidate B and 25-29 years) = [0.31(0.43) + 0.43(0.07) + 0.46(0.16) + 0.44(0.16) + 0.52(0.30) + 0.52(0.22)] - (0.43(0.07)) = 0.1333 + 0.0301 + 0.0736 + 0.0704 + 0.156 + 0.1144 - 0.0301 = 0.5487 or 54.87%
4. The expected number of voters from the 50-64 age group if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
Expected number = total number of respondents x percentage of respondents aged 50-64 years
Expected number = (15,590 + 1,000) x 0.30 = 16,590 x 0.30 = 4,977
5. The expected number of voters from the 25-29 age group or who voted for candidate B if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
Expected number = total number of respondents x (percentage of respondents aged 25-29 years + percentage of respondents who voted for candidate B) - (percentage of intersection)
Expected number = (15,590 + 1,000)[0.07 + 0.31 - (0.43 x 0.07)] = 16,590[0.38 - 0.0301] = 16,590 x 0.3499 = 5,797
6. To determine if it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter, we can compare the probabilities of each group:
P(50-64 and candidate A) = 0.47(0.30) = 0.141
P(30-39 and candidate B) = 0.46(0.16) = 0.0736
Since 0.141 > 0.0736, it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter.
A news network published the results of an exit poll conducted during a presidential election. The survey reported 15,590 total respondents. Respondents are categorized according to age-groups. Table 4 reflects the percentage distribution of respondents and the percentage of respondents from each group who voted for candidate A or candidate B.
The entries in the first column mean that 65% of the respondents who were aged 18-24 years at that time voted for candidate A and 31% chose candidate B. This led to a 4% unreported response, which could either mean that they did not cast a vote for president or they did not want to share their votes.
Table 4. Exit Poll Survey Results
Age (in years)
18–24
9%
25–29
7%
30–39
16%
40–49
16%
50–64
30%
65 or older
22%
Voted for candidate A 65%
54%
51%
54%
47%
47%
Voted for candidate B 31%
43%
46%
44%
52%
52%
Use the results of the exit poll to answer the succeeding questions.
If a respondent is randomly selected from the database, what is the probability that that person is among those who voted for candidate A?
If a respondent is randomly selected from the database, what is the probability that that person is among those who voted for candidate A and aged 40–49 years?
If a respondent is randomly selected from the database, what is the probability that that person is among those who voted for candidate B or aged 25–29 years?
If 1,000 more voters were surveyed, what would have been the expected number of voters from this group who were 50–64 years?
If 1,000 more voters were surveyed, what would have been the expected number of voters from this group who were 25–29 years or who voted for candidate B?
If 1,000 more voters were surveyed, would it have been more likely to poll a 50–64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30–39-year-old candidate B supporter? How can you tell?
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Let's correct this:
1. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate A can be calculated by adding up the percentages of respondents who voted for candidate A in each age group:
P(candidate A) = (65% x 9%) + (54% x 7%) + (51% x 16%) + (54% x 16%) + (47% x 30%) + (47% x 22%) = 0.65(0.09) + 0.54(0.07) + 0.51(0.16) + 0.54(0.16) + 0.47(0.30) + 0.47(0.22) = 0.065 + 0.0378 + 0.0816 + 0.0864 + 0.141 + 0.1034 = 0.5152 or 51.52%
2. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate A and aged 40–49 years can be calculated using the given percentages:
P(candidate A and 40-49 years) = 0.54(0.16) = 0.0864 or 8.64%
3. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate B or aged 25–29 years can be calculated by adding up the probabilities of each group and subtracting the probability of the intersection (those who are both candidate B supporters and aged 25-29 years):
P(candidate B or 25-29 years) = [P(candidate B) + P(25-29 years)] - P(candidate B and 25-29 years) = [0.31 + 0.07 - (0.07 x 0.31)] = 0.31 + 0.07 - 0.0217 = 0.3583 or 35.83%
4. The expected number of voters from the 50-64 age group if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
Expected number = total number of respondents x percentage of respondents aged 50-64 years Expected number = (15,590 + 1,000) x 0.30 = 16,590 x 0.30 = 4,977
5. The expected number of voters from the 25-29 age group or who voted for candidate B if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
Expected number = total number of respondents x (percentage of respondents aged 25-29 years + percentage of respondents who voted for candidate B) - (percentage of intersection) Expected number = (15,590 + 1,000)[0.07 + 0.31 - (0.07 x 0.31)] = 16,590[0.38 - 0.0217] = 16,590 x 0.3583 = 5,945
6. To determine if it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter, we can compare the probabilities of each group:
P(50-64 and candidate A) = 0.47 x 0.30 = 0.141
P(30-39 and candidate B) = 0.46 x 0.16 = 0.0736
Since 0.141 > 0.0736, it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter.
1. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate A can be calculated by adding up the percentages of respondents who voted for candidate A in each age group:
P(candidate A) = (65% x 9%) + (54% x 7%) + (51% x 16%) + (54% x 16%) + (47% x 30%) + (47% x 22%) = 0.65(0.09) + 0.54(0.07) + 0.51(0.16) + 0.54(0.16) + 0.47(0.30) + 0.47(0.22) = 0.065 + 0.0378 + 0.0816 + 0.0864 + 0.141 + 0.1034 = 0.5152 or 51.52%
2. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate A and aged 40–49 years can be calculated using the given percentages:
P(candidate A and 40-49 years) = 0.54(0.16) = 0.0864 or 8.64%
3. The probability that a respondent is among those who voted for candidate B or aged 25–29 years can be calculated by adding up the probabilities of each group and subtracting the probability of the intersection (those who are both candidate B supporters and aged 25-29 years):
P(candidate B or 25-29 years) = [P(candidate B) + P(25-29 years)] - P(candidate B and 25-29 years) = [0.31 + 0.07 - (0.07 x 0.31)] = 0.31 + 0.07 - 0.0217 = 0.3583 or 35.83%
4. The expected number of voters from the 50-64 age group if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
Expected number = total number of respondents x percentage of respondents aged 50-64 years Expected number = (15,590 + 1,000) x 0.30 = 16,590 x 0.30 = 4,977
5. The expected number of voters from the 25-29 age group or who voted for candidate B if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
Expected number = total number of respondents x (percentage of respondents aged 25-29 years + percentage of respondents who voted for candidate B) - (percentage of intersection) Expected number = (15,590 + 1,000)[0.07 + 0.31 - (0.07 x 0.31)] = 16,590[0.38 - 0.0217] = 16,590 x 0.3583 = 5,945
6. To determine if it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter, we can compare the probabilities of each group:
P(50-64 and candidate A) = 0.47 x 0.30 = 0.141
P(30-39 and candidate B) = 0.46 x 0.16 = 0.0736
Since 0.141 > 0.0736, it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter.
Ok....
and what does database mean?
Does it mean the whole table including every collumn and row or... idk
and what does database mean?
Does it mean the whole table including every collumn and row or... idk
In the context of the given problem, the term "database" refers to the entire set of collected data, which includes all the information presented in the table. This encompasses all the rows (each representing a respondent) and columns (each presenting different categories of information such as age group, percentage distribution, and voting preference).
So, in this case, if a respondent is randomly selected from the "database," it means that a respondent is chosen from the total collective data, not just a specific column or row within the table.
In general, a database refers to an organized collection of data or information. It stores, manages, and allows for the retrieval of data in various forms. The term typically implies a systematic structure where data is cataloged to enable efficient querying and processing.
So, in this case, if a respondent is randomly selected from the "database," it means that a respondent is chosen from the total collective data, not just a specific column or row within the table.
In general, a database refers to an organized collection of data or information. It stores, manages, and allows for the retrieval of data in various forms. The term typically implies a systematic structure where data is cataloged to enable efficient querying and processing.
So for the first question you have to add up the age, voted for candidate b, and voted for candidate a?
For the first question regarding the probability that a randomly selected respondent from the database is among those who voted for candidate A, you need to consider the percentages of respondents who voted for candidate A in each age group.
To calculate this probability, you add up the products of the percentage of respondents in each age group and the percentage within that age group who voted for candidate A, then sum them all together to get the overall probability.
You are calculating the likelihood of a respondent falling into the category of voting for candidate A irrespective of their age group. It involves combining the voting preferences across different age groups to determine the overall proportion of respondents who voted for candidate A.
To calculate this probability, you add up the products of the percentage of respondents in each age group and the percentage within that age group who voted for candidate A, then sum them all together to get the overall probability.
You are calculating the likelihood of a respondent falling into the category of voting for candidate A irrespective of their age group. It involves combining the voting preferences across different age groups to determine the overall proportion of respondents who voted for candidate A.
But it's asking for the whole database. So wouldn't you add EVERYTHING up Nand then figure out who's from A?
Yes, you are correct. When considering the probability that a randomly selected respondent from the database is among those who voted for candidate A, you need to take into account the voting preferences across all age groups.
In this case, you would sum up all the respondents who voted for candidate A from each age group and then divide it by the total number of respondents to get the overall probability of a randomly selected respondent being among those who voted for candidate A in the entire database.
I apologize for any confusion in the previous responses. Thank you for pointing that out.
In this case, you would sum up all the respondents who voted for candidate A from each age group and then divide it by the total number of respondents to get the overall probability of a randomly selected respondent being among those who voted for candidate A in the entire database.
I apologize for any confusion in the previous responses. Thank you for pointing that out.
So can you give me the correct answers for everything now that you know what I just told you?
Of course! Taking into account the correct interpretation, let's provide the answers for each question based on the information given:
1. To calculate the probability that a randomly selected respondent from the entire database is among those who voted for candidate A, you need to add up the products of the percentage of respondents who voted for candidate A in each age group and the percentage of respondents in each age group, and then divide by the total number of respondents:
\[ P(candidate A) = \frac{(65\% \times 9\%) + (54\% \times 7\%) + (51\% \times 16\%) + (54\% \times 16\%) + (47\% \times 30\%) + (47\% \times 22\%)}{100\%} \]
\[ P(candidate A) = \frac{0.65(0.09) + 0.54(0.07) + 0.51(0.16) + 0.54(0.16) + 0.47(0.30) + 0.47(0.22)}{1} \]
\[ P(candidate A) = \frac{0.065 + 0.0378 + 0.0816 + 0.0864 + 0.141 + 0.1034}{1} = \frac{0.5152}{1} = 0.5152 \text{ or } 51.52\% \]
2. The probability that a randomly selected respondent from the entire database is among those who voted for candidate A and aged 40-49 years is:
\[ P(candidate A \text{ and } 40-49 \text{ years}) = 0.54 \times 0.16 = 0.0864 \text{ or } 8.64\% \]
3. The probability that a randomly selected respondent from the entire database is among those who voted for candidate B or aged 25-29 years is:
\[ P(candidate B \text{ or } 25-29 \text{ years}) = 100\% - P(candidate A) = 100\% - 51.52\% = 48.48\% \]
4. The expected number of voters aged 50-64 years in the database if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
\[ \text{Expected number} = (15,590 + 1,000) \times 0.30 = 16,590 \times 0.30 = 4,977 \]
5. The expected number of voters who are aged 25-29 years or who voted for candidate B in the database if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
\[ \text{Expected number} = (15,590 + 1,000) \times (0.07 + 0.31) = 16,590 \times 0.38 = 6,316 \]
6. To determine if it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter, we compare the probabilities of each group:
- Probability of a 50-64-year-old being a candidate A supporter: 0.47 x 0.30 = 0.141
- Probability of a 30-39-year-old being a candidate B supporter: 0.46 x 0.16 = 0.0736
Since 0.141 > 0.0736, it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter.
1. To calculate the probability that a randomly selected respondent from the entire database is among those who voted for candidate A, you need to add up the products of the percentage of respondents who voted for candidate A in each age group and the percentage of respondents in each age group, and then divide by the total number of respondents:
\[ P(candidate A) = \frac{(65\% \times 9\%) + (54\% \times 7\%) + (51\% \times 16\%) + (54\% \times 16\%) + (47\% \times 30\%) + (47\% \times 22\%)}{100\%} \]
\[ P(candidate A) = \frac{0.65(0.09) + 0.54(0.07) + 0.51(0.16) + 0.54(0.16) + 0.47(0.30) + 0.47(0.22)}{1} \]
\[ P(candidate A) = \frac{0.065 + 0.0378 + 0.0816 + 0.0864 + 0.141 + 0.1034}{1} = \frac{0.5152}{1} = 0.5152 \text{ or } 51.52\% \]
2. The probability that a randomly selected respondent from the entire database is among those who voted for candidate A and aged 40-49 years is:
\[ P(candidate A \text{ and } 40-49 \text{ years}) = 0.54 \times 0.16 = 0.0864 \text{ or } 8.64\% \]
3. The probability that a randomly selected respondent from the entire database is among those who voted for candidate B or aged 25-29 years is:
\[ P(candidate B \text{ or } 25-29 \text{ years}) = 100\% - P(candidate A) = 100\% - 51.52\% = 48.48\% \]
4. The expected number of voters aged 50-64 years in the database if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
\[ \text{Expected number} = (15,590 + 1,000) \times 0.30 = 16,590 \times 0.30 = 4,977 \]
5. The expected number of voters who are aged 25-29 years or who voted for candidate B in the database if 1,000 more voters were surveyed would be:
\[ \text{Expected number} = (15,590 + 1,000) \times (0.07 + 0.31) = 16,590 \times 0.38 = 6,316 \]
6. To determine if it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter, we compare the probabilities of each group:
- Probability of a 50-64-year-old being a candidate A supporter: 0.47 x 0.30 = 0.141
- Probability of a 30-39-year-old being a candidate B supporter: 0.46 x 0.16 = 0.0736
Since 0.141 > 0.0736, it would have been more likely to poll a 50-64-year-old candidate A supporter than a 30-39-year-old candidate B supporter.
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