Question

If all occupations are equally likely for a certain individual, what is the probability that he or she will have an occupation with lower than average EHIS?

a. 0.5

b. 0.25

c. 0.75

d. 0.2

Answer 1

The probability that an individual will have an occupation with lower than average EHIS, given all occupations are equally likely, is 0.5, based on the principle of equally likely outcomes. Option A is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

If all occupations are equally likely for a certain individual, the probability that he or she will have an occupation with a lower Expected Hours of Instructional Support (EHIS) than average would logically be 0.5 or 50%. This is based on the principle that if one does not have higher than average EHIS, then they must have lower than average EHIS, assuming there is no possibility of having exactly the average EHIS. With all occupations equally likely and with a distinct division between higher and lower than average, there are two equal possibilities, making the events equally likely.