A study by a reputable research organization found that when presented with prin

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A study by a reputable research organization found that when presented with prints from the same individual, a fingerprint expert will correctly identify the match 92% of the time. In contrast, a novice will correctly identify the match 73% of the time. Consider a sample of four different pairs of fingerprints, where each pair is a match. Complete parts a and b below. a. What is the probability that an expert will correctly identify the match in all four pairs of fingerprints? The probability is (Round to four decimal places as needed.)

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a)Probability that an expert will correctly identify the match in all four pairs of fingerprints

=0.92^4=0.7164

b)Probability that an expert will correctly identify the match in all four pairs of fingerprints

=0.73^4=0.2840

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