Sampling with replacement chooses 2 people from a population of k+2. Find the probability the same person appears twice.
- Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons
Working and explanation
BUILD THE REASONING
Hint 1
Identify the population and sampling mechanism before scaling counts.
Hint 2
Sum the mutually exclusive repeated-person outcomes.
Worked solution
Identify the population and sampling mechanism before scaling counts.
Calculate or simplify this relation.
This differs from sampling two distinct people without replacement.
The requested value is 0.2.
Checks and common pitfalls: This differs from sampling two distinct people without replacement.
Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.