Total 100 100 200 what is the probability that optimistic or
Total 100 100 200
what is the probability that optimistic or cautious?
| Male | Female | Total | |
| Optimistic | 26 | 16 | 42 |
| Cautious | 41 | 43 | 84 |
| Hunkered Down | 33 | 41 | 74 |
| Total 100 100 200 what is the probability that optimistic or cautious? |
Solution
The desired probability can be easily calculated as the table has shows number of elemetns in each category. Thus we have:
P(optimistic or cautious) = (42+84)/200 = 0.63
