10 Apr 2007

Skewed probability

If you have not studied just one out of the 13 possible experiments for a practical exam, what is the probability that you will be getting that ONE question?

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If Kishore does not study just one out of the 13 possible experiments for a practical exam, what is the probability that he will be getting that ONE question?

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Ed said on April 10th, 2007 at 5:59 pm

Oh… I see. :)
Yup, the probability in your case seems pretty screwed up. But look at the bright side… now that it’s happened once… what’s the probability that it will happen again?

About 0.01?

Kishore said on April 12th, 2007 at 5:22 am

We will have to wait and see till next Tuesday I guess! That was the model exam, so the real thing is on next Tuesday. :D

jinxed for life said on April 14th, 2007 at 12:34 am

Well, what was ur prayer for phy and chem again? No spectrometer, no intrumentation? And what did i get stuck with!! And no blaming it on a lack of sleep this time.. you better know who this is.

Kishore said on April 14th, 2007 at 5:50 am

Tough luck, yes. Well, there is still another round left. I am still embracing myself for the worst. Anything else that comes up is a bonus.

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