Assume that 12 jurors are randomly selected from a population in which 78% of the people are Mexican-Americans.
Refer to the probability distribution table below and find the indicated probabilities.
Find the probability of exactly 7 Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors.
Find the probability of 7 or fewer Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors.
Does 7 Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors suggest that the selection process discriminates against Mexican-Americans?
0 | 0+ |
1 | 0+ |
2 | 0+ |
3 | 0.0001 |
4 | 0.001 |
5 | 0.0057 |
6 | 0.0236 |
7 | 0.0717 |
8 | 0.1589 |
9 | 0.2503 |
10 | 0.2663 |
11 | 0.1717 |
12 | 0.0507 |
Find the probability of exactly 7 Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors.
Find the probability of 7 or fewer Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors.
Does 7 Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors suggest that the selection process discriminates against Mexican-Americans?