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The following probabilities are based on data collected from U.S. adults during

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Question

The following probabilities are based on data collected from U.S. adults during the National Health Interview Survey 2005-2007. Individuals are placed into an activity category based on the amount of weekly activity. Inactive Irregular Light Activity Regular Light Activity Irregular Vigorous Activity Regular Vigorous Activity Probability 0.397 0.192 0.104 0.233 0.074 Based on these data, what is the probability that a randomly selected U.S. adult participates in any vigorous activity?

(a) 0.0172

(b) 0.744

(c) 0.233

(d) 0.307

(e) none of these

Explanation / Answer

Solution:-

option d) 0.307

The probability that a randomly selected U.S. adult participates in any vigorous activity = 0.307