Assume that 12 jurors are randomly selected from a population in which 80% of the people are Mexican-Americans.
Refer to the probability distribution table below and find the indicated probabilities.
Find the probability of exactly 8 Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors.
Find the probability of 8 or fewer Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors.
Does 8 Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors suggest that the selection process discriminates against Mexican-Americans?
0 | 0+ |
1 | 0+ |
2 | 0+ |
3 | 0.0001 |
4 | 0.0005 |
5 | 0.0033 |
6 | 0.0155 |
7 | 0.0532 |
8 | 0.1329 |
9 | 0.2362 |
10 | 0.2835 |
11 | 0.2062 |
12 | 0.0687 |
Find the probability of exactly 8 Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors.
Find the probability of 8 or fewer Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors.
Does 8 Mexican-Americans among 12 jurors suggest that the selection process discriminates against Mexican-Americans?