04-12-2006, 05:14 AM
Hi Sammy (and everyone),
I have been studying for the DANTES Statistics exam and think I have gained a fairly good understanding of everything I need for the exam.
I understand the principles of probability, but am wondering at what level the exam will ask probability questions. Some people have suggested that just knowing the basics is enough for this exam, while others have found the exam to be very intense.
Am I likely to encounter questions such as: Three dice are each tossed five times, what is the probability that the sum of the first three tosses is greater than the sum of the final two tosses but less than 24?
Or am I likely to encounter more basic questions such as: A dice is tossed three times, what is the probability that all three tosses will produce an even number?
Obviously, probability questions can get extremely complex and involved. I am just wondering HOW complex the questions are likely to get on this exam.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I feel pretty much ready for this exam overall, but am nervous that I will sit down to take it and suddenly be faced by questions so complex that they blow my mind.
Just how hard do the questions get?
Please Help!
Snazzlefrag
I have been studying for the DANTES Statistics exam and think I have gained a fairly good understanding of everything I need for the exam.
I understand the principles of probability, but am wondering at what level the exam will ask probability questions. Some people have suggested that just knowing the basics is enough for this exam, while others have found the exam to be very intense.
Am I likely to encounter questions such as: Three dice are each tossed five times, what is the probability that the sum of the first three tosses is greater than the sum of the final two tosses but less than 24?
Or am I likely to encounter more basic questions such as: A dice is tossed three times, what is the probability that all three tosses will produce an even number?
Obviously, probability questions can get extremely complex and involved. I am just wondering HOW complex the questions are likely to get on this exam.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I feel pretty much ready for this exam overall, but am nervous that I will sit down to take it and suddenly be faced by questions so complex that they blow my mind.
Just how hard do the questions get?
Please Help!
Snazzlefrag