Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 278: 37c

Answer

$P(under 1)=\frac{1}{24}\approx0.042$ It is an unusual event.

Work Step by Step

The sample space is the caseload. So, N(S) = 24 There is 1 case involving children under 1 year old. So, N(under 1) = 1. $P(under 1)=\frac{N(under 1)}{N(S)}=\frac{1}{24}\approx0.042$ 0.042 $\lt$ 0.05. So, it is an unusual event.
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