Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321757270
ISBN 13: 978-0-32175-727-2

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 277: 26e

Answer

Yes. $P(mathematics)=0.031\lt0.05$ Yes, it is a suprise because mathematics is the most important subject for many sciences, like computer sciences, engineering, etc.

Work Step by Step

$P(mathematics)=0.031\lt0.05$ An unusual event is an event that has a low probability of occurring. Typically, an event with a probability less than 0.05 (or 5%) is considered unusual.
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